Peterhof Palace

18th century1714Russia

CountryRussia

RegionSt. Petersburg

Period18th century

Year Built1714

About Peterhof Palace

Called the Russian Versailles. Peter the Great built it to rival the French palace. The Grand Cascade has 64 fountains and 37 gilded bronze statues. The fountains operate without pumps, using natural gravity and water pressure.

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