Peterhof, Grand Cascade. Pictures

Photos of Russia → Saint Petersburg → Peterhof

Peterhof (or Petergof) is situated about 25 km. west from Saint-Petersburg (and about 35 km. North-West from Catherine Palace). Peterhof was founded in 1710-th by the order of Peter the Great. As a whole complex it consists of Upper Gardens, Grand Palace, Grand Cascade (with statue of Samson in the center) and Lower Gardens, lying on the sea shore. Peterhof is accessible by boat, departing from center of Saint-Petersburg (Winter Palace), that goes along the Neva river and then Gulf of Finland.

Pictures of Peterhof:

Photos are given in the order from Upper Garden to the Grand Palace, then Grand Cascade and Lower Garden.

Peterhof. Upper Gardens. View on the fountains and Grand Palace:

Statue of Neptune in the Upper Gardens:

West Chapel of the Petergof Grand Palace:

East Chapel:

Peterhof: Grand Cascade, statue of Samson & sea shore:

Grand Cascade of Peterhof:

Lower Gardens of Petergof:

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