Peterhof Grand Palace
Peterhof: Grand Palace + Lower Park
You will learn about the owners of the luxurious seaside residence, reveal the mysteries of the device fountains and «jokes», made at the behest of Peter the Great. You will see the Grand Cascade - an incredible water extravaganza with fountains and sculptures. The stream of the most famous fountain «Samson» rushes to the height of a seven-storey house. In terms of opulence and richness of decoration Peterhof became the most striking palace ensemble in Europe.
It is the official ceremonial residence of the Russian emperors in the past. Grand Palace’s halls in Peterhof contain all the luxury of their time.
You will walk through the Throne Hall, the Great Hall of Art and Dance Hall and you will see the apartment of the Palace’s Own Half, which was open only to people close to the Emperor. It is a private imperial chamber - bedrooms, bathrooms and salons. You will be delighted with Chinese cabinets - shining with gold rooms, like Chinese lacquered boxes.
You will return to the center of Saint Petersburg by the "Meteor" in only half an hour.
