The Peterhof Palace
The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great
1. The Peterhof Palace
2. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site..
3. The fountains of the Grand Cascade are located below the grotto and on either side of it. Their waters flow into a semicircular pool, the terminus of the fountain-lined Sea Channel. In the 1730s, the large Samson Fountain was placed in this pool.
4. It depicts the moment when Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, representing Russia's victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War, and is doubly symbolic.
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6. This church in front is beautiful, I have some more photos of it and am going to post them soon, as it is another part of the area. It looks very nice with these sculptures, doesn't it? :)
7. Here we can see The Gulf of Finland in front. The air was fresh from The Gulf of Finland, the weather was nice and the views were beautiful. What else do we need to be happy?
I really like this place. I have been there only once, but I am going to visit Peterhof on first occasion once again!
1. The Peterhof Palace
2. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site..
3. The fountains of the Grand Cascade are located below the grotto and on either side of it. Their waters flow into a semicircular pool, the terminus of the fountain-lined Sea Channel. In the 1730s, the large Samson Fountain was placed in this pool.
4. It depicts the moment when Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, representing Russia's victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War, and is doubly symbolic.
5.
6. This church in front is beautiful, I have some more photos of it and am going to post them soon, as it is another part of the area. It looks very nice with these sculptures, doesn't it? :)
7. Here we can see The Gulf of Finland in front. The air was fresh from The Gulf of Finland, the weather was nice and the views were beautiful. What else do we need to be happy?
I really like this place. I have been there only once, but I am going to visit Peterhof on first occasion once again!