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The Fountains and Palaces of Peterhof, Russia

posted August 16, 2007 - 2:24am
The Fountains and Palaces of Peterhof, Russia

Known as “the Russian Versailles,” Peterhof near Saint Petersburg, Russia off the Gulf of Finland is a wonderland of beautiful gardens and ornate palaces. Incredible fountains cascade from gilded statues, just one of the features that make this conception of Peter the Great a World Heritage Site.


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