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The Peterhof Palace (Russian: Петерго́ф, romanized: Petergóf, IPA: [pʲɪtʲɪrˈɡof], [1]) (an emulation of early modern Dutch "Pieterhof", meaning "Pieter's Court") [2] 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 Fr...
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.
Visiting Peterhof. A short guide to getting to Peterhof from St. Petersburg, plus details of park opening times, and amenities in the town. More. Peterhof located outside St. Petersburg, Russia is a summary and description of the Imperial estate including Monplaisir, Marly Palace and Cottage Palace.
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.
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Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Known as ‘The Russian Versailles ‘, the palace’s architectural style became known as Petrine Baroque. History of Peterhof Palace.
Visitor information for the Peterhof Grand Palace in Petrodvorets. Read more about the Grand Palace and other attractions at Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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.
