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Petergof ( Russian: Петерго́ф ), known as Petrodvorets ( Петродворец) from 1944 to 1997, is a municipal town in Petrodvortsovy District of the federal city of St. Petersburg, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland . The town hosts one of two campuses of Saint Petersburg State University and the Petrodvorets ...
The Peterhof Palace (Russian: Петерго́ф, romanized: Petergóf, IPA: [pʲɪtʲɪrˈɡof],) (an emulation of early modern Dutch "Pieterhof", meaning "Pieter's Court") 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 by Louis XIV of France.
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 "the Russian Versailles", although many visitors conclude that the comparison does a disservice to the grandeur and scope of this majestic estate. Versailles was, however, the inspiration for ...
Timofeev. After 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.
Formerly: (until 2009) Petrodvorets. Petrodvorets: Grand Palace. The Grand Palace, Petrodvorets, Russia. Peterhof, suburb of St. Petersburg, northwestern European Russia. It lies on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of the city of St. Petersburg. Peter I (the Great) founded Peterhof in 1709 as a country estate.
Sep 12, 2022 · Peterhof (Russian Петергоф or Петергоф, Petergof) is a town within the Petrodvortsovy district in St. Petersburg, at the shore of the Gulf of Finland, located about 30 kilometers west of St. Petersburg. This small town is famous because in it you will find the palaces and gardens of Peterhof, created by order of Peter the Great.
This elegant baroque palace is the centre of the Peterhof estate, boasting regal facades and stunningly ornate interiors. Open: Daily, except Mondays, 10:30 am to 7 pm. Last admission is at 5:45 pm. Thursday: 10:30 am to 9 pm. Last admission is at 8 pm. Admission: RUB 600.00.
