Peterhof was founded as a country estate for Peter the Great, but developed into an exquisite royal residence following the tsar's visit to Versailles in 1717.

Travel to Russia to see Peterhof Palace near . Often called "the Russian Versailles", Peterhof Palace and park complex with amazing ...

Peterhof Palace is one of Russia's architectural gems and it's a true pleasure to stroll through its gardens and immerse yourself in the history of the Romanovs ...

Designed and built after the pattern of the Cascade in Marly, the residence of French kings, it gave the name of this part of the Lower Park and the palace ...

About Peterhof. Peterhof is a unique treasure of the cultural heritage of The Russian Federation. Every year Peterhof is visited by millions of tourists, who ...

"Peterhof" - the name of the Museum-Reserve, which includes a delightful ensemble of the Bolshoi and a few "small" palaces, pavilions, Upper Gardens, Lower Park ...

The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon the bluff's face below the Palace is the Grand Cascade ( ...

The town is famous for its a series of palaces and gardens known as the Peterhof Palace, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great, and sometimes called the " ...

One of St. Petersburg's most famous and popular visitor attractions, the palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets) are often referred to as ...

Park and Palaces. Peterhof is one of the most fascinating former royal residences in the suburbs of Saint-Petersburg located on the southern coast of the Gulf ...