Peterhof Palace - Wikipedia
WEBThe Peterhof Palace (Russian: Петерго́ф, romanized: Petergóf, IPA: [pʲɪtʲɪrˈɡof], [1]) (an emulation of early modern Dutch "Pieterhof", meaning "Pieter's Court") [2] is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles ...
Peterhof Palace - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBMay 7, 2021 · Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Known as ‘The Russian Versailles ‘, the palace’s architectural style became known as Petrine Baroque.
Grand Palace, Peterhof, St. Petersburg
WEBThe Grand Palace at Peterhof was designed to be the centerpiece of Peter the Great's "Russian Versaille". Around 1720, the Tsar gave up on attempts to establish his court at Strelna, mainly because the boggy ground proved entirely unsuitable for the canals and fountains that he envisioned.
Peterhof (Petrodvorets), St. Petersburg, Russia
WEBA short guide to getting to Peterhof from St. Petersburg, plus details of park opening times, and amenities in the town. Peterhof located outside St. Petersburg, Russia is a summary and description of the Imperial estate including …
Peterhof - Peter the Great's Palace St. Petersburg, Russia
WEBJun 6, 2019 · 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 …
St. Petersburg - Peterhof, Tsar's Palace, Fountains | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Peterhof: Grand Palace The Grand Cascade of the Grand Palace, Peterhof, Russia. The most famous of the communities around St. Petersburg is Peterhof, whose unique garden-park setting, stretching in terraces rising above the Gulf of Finland, contains representative works from two centuries of Russian architectural and park styles.
Admission / Grand Peterhof Palace / Peterhof State Museum …
WEBSince April 27th till October 13th the museum is open daily except Monday and last Tuesday of each month. Sessions for individual visitors: 10:30-12:00, 14:30-16:00, 16:45-17:45.
Visiting Peterhof Park and Palaces, St. Petersburg, Russia
WEBThe oldest of St. Petersburg's Imperial suburban residences, this simple wooden palace has a collection of Peter the Great's personal belongings. Open: 27 April to 14 October: daily, except Mondays, 10:30 am to 6 pm.
Peterhof History - The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve
WEBAfter 200 years of serving as a grand summer residence of the emperors, Peterhof is inextricably connected with the Russian history. The seaside paradise was built, as a grandiose triumphal memorial glorifying the grandeur of Russia, in conquering the much needed and desired access to the Baltic Sea, during the Great Northern War.
Peterhof Park and Palaces (Petrodvorets) - VisitRussia
WEBPeterhof is the monument of world architecture and park art. The museum reserve located 29 km from the city on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland includes the Palace and Park Ensemble of XVIII-XIX centuries — the former royal countryside residence.