• The total area occupied by Peterhof’s palaces, parks and gardens is 414 hectares. Peterhof is not limited to the Grand Palace.
  • The Grand Cascade seemed to split the Peterhof Palace estate into two with an azure line extending all the way to the Gulf of Finland .
  • The grand opening of Peterhof took place on the 15th of August 1723. For a long time, the Grand Peterhof Palace (built in 1725, rebuilt in 1745-1755)...
  • Must-see features of the Peterhof complex include: The Grand Palace: looks imposing yet is actually narrow, comprising thirty rooms.
  • Grand Cascade On two sides the rectangular elongated building of Peterhof Palace is framed by the famous Upper and Lower Gardens.
  • The Grand Palace of Peterhof has about 30 luxurious halls, decorated in Baroque style, with a lot of exquisite elements, painted ceilings and gilded walls.
  • Grand Palace in Peterhof - description. The majestic building is distinguished by several volume parts, the largest of which is the average three-storied part...
  • Photo: Peterhof Palace, view from above, Peterhof Grand Palace, a grand staircase - the lower part. On the main staircase shapes spring and summer.
  • 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.
  • The Grand Palace, Peterhof is beautiful and the grounds stunning...but what did it look like after World War Two?