The magnificence of Peterhof, Peter the Great's summer imperial palace on the Gulf of Finland on Baltic Sea, is somewhat reminiscent of Versailles near Paris. Peter the Great visited Versailles in 1717 and he returned to Saint Petersburg with many ideas for enhancing his own summer palace and grounds, which were already under construction. Peterhof Palace sits in 1500-acres of formal gardens and park 18 miles from Saint Petersburg, and its 173 glorious fountains are fed by underground springs that are 14 miles away. Like the Catherine summer palace, Peterhof was almost in ruins following World War II. However, many photos of Peterhof allowed reconstruction of the magnificent palace and park.
Most visitors to Peterhof come with an organized group or guide for a half-day tour, riding a hydrofoil for 45 minutes along the Neva River one way and a tour bus the other. As shown in these photos, Peterhof and its park are well worth the visit.
- Tea Setting in the Grand Palace at PeterhofTea Setting in the Grand Palace at Peterhof
- The Grand Cascade Fountains at PeterhofThe Grand Cascade Fountains at Peterhof, Peter the Great's Summer Palace near St. Petersburg
- Peter the Great's Oak Study in the Grand Palace at PeterhofPeter the Great's Oak Study in the Grand Palace at Peterhof
- The Grand Cascade Fountain at PeterhofThe Grand Cascade Fountain at Peterhof
- Peterhof ParkPeterhof Park near Saint Petersburg, Russia
- View of Peter the Great's Grand Palace and the Grand Cascade at PeterhofView of Peter the Great's Grand Palace and the Grand Cascade at Peterhof near St. Petersburg
- Peterhof Park FountainPeterhof Park Fountain
- Small Pavilion in Peterhof ParkSmall Pavilion in Peterhof Park
- Peterhof Fountain in Peterhof ParkPeterhof Fountain
- Peterhof Formal GardensPeterhof Formal Gardens
- Peterhof Fountains Along the Marine CanalPeterhof Fountains Along the Marine Canal
- Peterhof Swimming BeachSwimming Beach near Peterhof
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