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From series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Year: 18 century.

The most beautiful and interesting fountains of Russia can be found in Saint Petersburg. The palace complex Peterhof is rich in the beautiful and unique fountains. The most impressive of these are the Great Cascade and Samson Fountains. These fountains surprise the guests of the city not only by the impressive size, but also by the beautiful design. They are surrounded by wonderfully beautiful landscape compositions and the numerous gilded antique sculptures.

Peterhof, Russia With respect to the extent of Peterhof, the fact that all fountains work on its territory without connecting the pumps seems simply incredible. The main trick is the special system of the water supply, which is promoted from the numerous brooklets and accumulates in the special basin. Every fountain in Peterhof is peculiar. The fountains 'Adam' and 'Eva' are considered the most romantic. The most original well is probably 'pyramid', which is in particular square basin and forms more than 500 water jets of different length.

The fountain 'Neptune' is one of the most impressive. The fountain 'sun' seems incredibly futuristic and quite untypical for the culture of the past centuries. In Peterhof there are also the rather original fountains, as well as the 'umbrella'. In addition to the fountain are the nice benches, which the experienced tourists do not sit. As soon as you sit down on the bench, several hitherto hidden rays of the fountain swing up beside her. To explore all the secrets of Peterhof's fountains, you need some exciting days. Next - Boat Fountain


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Best hotels near Peterhof

New Peterhof Hotel

Located in 0 km from Peterhof
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Rooms: 150
The rooms of Hotel New Peterhof enjoy a modern interior. They are all equipped with a minibar, adjustable heating radiators, and satellite TV. Some … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home F&F

Located in 3 km from Peterhof
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Rooms: 5
Each room at Holiday Home F&F Residence is decorated in a country style and comes with a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms include either a bath or shower. … More: photo, rates and booking
Koshel Hotel

Located in 4 km from Peterhof
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Rooms: 10
The rustic-style rooms of this hotel have wooden furnishings and combine traditional interiors with modern comfort. Each room comes complete with a … More: photo, rates and booking
Grand Peterhof Spa Hotel

Located in 5 km from Peterhof
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Rooms: 35
Each spacious room at the Grand Peterhof features air conditioning, elegant decor, and a seating area. A choice of saunas is available at Grand … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Fort “Emperor Alexander I”
15 km - Fort “Emperor Alexander I”
In Russia, special interest from a historical point of view is represented by structures that were once part of the Kronstadt defense system. Among them is the famous 'Fort Alexander I' which is also known under the unofficial name Plague Fort. The building is located …
The Great Choral Synagogue
21 km - The Great Choral Synagogue
You can see the Great Choral Synagogue in Saint Petersburg. It was built in 1893. The Jewish community of Saint Petersburg numbered about 10,000 people at the end of the 19th century. The construction of the new synagogue was initiated by its representatives. The …
Leader Tower
22 km - Leader Tower
In St. Petersburg, one of the most modern and attractive viewing platforms is located in the Leader Tower skyscraper. This high-rise building is 140 meters high. Its floors are mainly office space. The restaurant complex is located on the upper floors. The top point of …
Winter Palace
23 km - Winter Palace
The Winter Palace remains one of the most famous and visited attractions of the cultural capital of Russia. It was built in 1754. Construction was completed in 1762. The legendary architect Rastrelli worked on the design of the palace. It is noteworthy that the very …
Anichkov Palace
24 km - Anichkov Palace
In Saint-Petersburg, you can see a lot of marvellous imperial palaces. One of the most beautiful and significant is the Anichkov Palace. This building is the oldest on Nevsky Avenue. It was placed near the Anichkov Bridge which is also a popular sightseeing in the …
Oktyabrskaya Embankment
30 km - Oktyabrskaya Embankment
Saint-Petersburg has several adorable embankments. One of the most outstanding is Oktyabrskaya Embankment, the most symbolic city's embankment. It begins from Zolnaua Street in the Nevsky district and larges for 9 kilometers forward. Along the embankment there is the …

Top destination around Peterhof - Peterhof

In Petergof, there is a wonderful greenhouse that you can visit at any time of the year. In winter, all the plants are stored in the gallery. Here, from year to year, flower seedlings are set down and then fresh flowers are planted in the adjacent territory. In spring, the traditional Tulip Festivals is regularly held. There is also a popular restaurant in the territory of the greenhouse. It was opened in the first half of the 20th century. In the period of the Great Patriotic War, the building was destroyed. It was restored only in 1960.
As for museums, the Museum of Playing Cards is worth special attention. The core of its exposure is the private collection of A. S. Perelman. When he was a student, he was a big fan of poker. Then, Perelman decided to replace his passion for the game by collecting rare and beautiful playing cards. Nowadays, the museum presents over a thousand rare card decks. It occupied the separate building in 1999.

Another interesting venue is the Museum of Watches that occupies the building of the Petrozavodsk Watch Factory. The factory was opened over 300 years ago. Since its opening, only the best masters have worked here. Nowadays, almost the entire territory of the historic factory, as well as the museum, is open for visitors. The museum houses unique models of watches made of precious metals and decorated with gems.
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