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Photogallery of Peterhof, Russia
Top sigths of Russia
We should start from describing the most famous places of interest of the capital. Kremlin is the main symbol of the city and an internationally famous attraction. This is a very important historic and architectural landmark, and every building on its territory is a new page in the history of the country. The Red Square is located in front of the eastern wall of the complex. During several centuries the square was a witness to many important historic events. The Red Square was constructed on the site of numerous wooden houses, which made the threat of fire very real and, therefore, their presence was inacceptable near the royal residence. Nowadays, there are many exhibition halls, museums, parks and churches near the Red Square and the Kremlin complex.
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Chapters of the guide to Peterhof
Travel guide to Peterhof
In Petergof, there are a lot of religious attractions. The most beautiful one is the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. It is located on the bank of Red Pond. This luxurious cathedral was built in the Moscow baroque style. The church started to be built in 1895 and was finished in 1908. It impresses with its imposing height, as it is almost 70 m high. It is built of very beautiful bricks of different colors. The … Open 
Peterhof sightseeing
When Petrodvorets started to be built up, the first marble workshops appeared here. Later, one of the workshops became a Lapidary Plant and then the Petrodvorets Watch Factory. The plant has long stopped working but its squares have been preserved and rented out to the Raketa Supermarket called after the famous watch brand manufactured here in the Soviet Period. The palaces of Petergof occupy almost a thousand … Open
