The Upper Gardens at Peterhof

Peterhof, sometimes called the Russian Versailles, was Peter the Great’s palace in the suburbs of St. Petersburg, Russia. Although construction of Peterhof began under Peter the Great, the grand palace was completed by his daughter Elizabeth. It is a popular Russian tourist attraction, primarily because of the spectacular fountains on the grounds, although the upper gardens consist mainly of formal plantings of trees, shrubs, and flowers.

 

Peterhof Chapel

SOURCE: Peterhof Chapel (St. Petersburg, Russia), photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 Aug 2010.

Peterhof Grand Palace

SOURCE: Peterhof Grand Palace (St. Petersburg, Russia), photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 Aug 2010.

Peterhof Pavilion

SOURCE: Peterhof Pavilion (St. Petersburg, Russia), photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 Aug 2010.

Neptune Fountain

SOURCE: Neptune Fountain (St. Petersburg, Russia), photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 02 Aug 2010.

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