- The majestic building of the Grand Palace stands on a high terrace between the Upper Garden and the Lower Park of Peterhof.
- The Grand Peterhof Palace with its cascading fountains is so luxurious that you may consider it one of the most wonderful sights of St. Petersburg.
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- Peterhof Grand Palace geographically sites about 25km west of St Petersburg city. The quickest way to Peterhof Grand Palace is to take a hydrofoil boat ferry.
- Also referred to as the “Russian Versailles,” Peterhof features the grand Peterhof Palace, numerous fountains, and picturesque landscaping.
- One of the most peculiar Peterhof Palace facts is that the Grand Palace isn’t actually that big because even though wide, it’s quite narrow in shape as well!
- Grand palace, Peterhof, St. Petersburg, Russia. These Palaces and gardens are referred as the "Russian Versailles".
- Photo: Peterhof Palace, view from above, Peterhof Grand Palace, a grand staircase - the lower part. On the main staircase shapes spring and summer.
- You can start exploring the Grand Cascade fountain ensemble by leaving the Grand Peterhof Palace after the tour.
- The largest of Peterhof’s palaces is the Grand Palace, which, though imposing-looking, is not overly large, consisting of around 30 rooms.