Peterhof, in Russian Петерхоф, is famous for being the Russian Versailles, located near Saint Petersburg. It consists of a series of palaces, gardens, and fountains designed by the orders of Peter the Great to compete with the beauty of Versailles; continually improved by his daughter, Empress Elizabeth. Peterhof is also known as Petrodvorets (Петродворец). As Peterhof sounds German, its name was changed after World War II.
The Fountain Park is one of the most-visited parts of Peterhof by travelers, known for its elegant buildings along the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Another highlight of Peterhof is the Grand Palace, the main palace of the estate, remarkable for its Baroque architecture. The estate of Peterhof is huge, so you must take at least a day trip to visit some parts of your interest. Other interesting parts of the estate are The Church Wing, the Jewelry Collection, Monplaisir, Benois Family Museum, Museum of Playing Cards, Museum of Private Collections, Museum of Imperial Yachts, and more. In some parts of Peterhof, it’s allowed to take neither pictures nor video while in other parts only photos without a tripod are allowed.
How to go from Saint Petersburg to Peterhof?
Peterhof is located by 45 minutes from Saint Petersburg, reachable by train and by bus. There is transportation leaving from Baltiskiy Train Station (Балтийский вокзал) in Saint Petersburg.
When to go to Peterhof?
The best time to visit Peterhof is from May to October, which coincides with the peaks of visits. During this period, the attractions open for visits and the fountains in operation. The parks and buildings are open from 9 am to 8 pm.
Buying tickets to Peterhof
The detailed information about the prices of the tickets, accessibility notes, and opening times of Peterhof are found on the page organized by saint-petersburg.com. On Get Your Guide, you can also buy your tickets for tours in Peterhof, including a half a day tour for Fountain Park.
Originally posted 2017-10-16 11:02:35.
