Morskoy Kaskad — the quintessence of the collaboration of brilliant architects and nature

29 kilometers from St. Petersburg hosted the famous country residence of Russian emperors, Peterhof, now known worldwide as the "capital of fountains". When you approach from the sea offers a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Palace, perched on the edge of the natural 16-meter terrace. And on its slope are placed the sculptures of the fountains. The composition forms a real sea cascade. The construction of the upper houses began in 1715 simultaneously with the channel, which moves directly to the Bay.

In 29 kilometers from St. Petersburg hosted the famous country residence of Russian emperors, Peterhof, now known worldwide as the "capital of fountains". When you approach from the sea offers a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Palace, perched on the edge of the natural 16-meter terrace. And on its slope are placed the sculptures of the fountains. The composition forms a real sea cascade. The construction of the upper houses began in 1715 simultaneously with the channel, which moves directly to the Bay.

design Features

Marine Patelofemoral cascade marine cascade, in the center of the water bucket placed fountain "Samson", the construction of which began in 1735. A canal along the sea Peter I planned to offer 22 of the fountain. Later, in the years 1854-1860 were 14 fountain pool, once worn removed. In the years 1747-1752 under the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna for the reconstruction of the residence was invited to the famous architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli and according to his model the Royal Palace was modernizirovana Baroque.

Petrographer in our days

Now the Peterhof – the state Museum-reserve and a monument of world architecture. It consists of several buildings and green areas:

the
• Palace and Park ensemble "Peterhof".
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• Grand Peterhof Palace.
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• Upper garden and the lower Park.
the
• Parks Alexandria and the Village.

Every year many tourists visit Peterhof, to plunge into the era of Peter the Great, to see all the sights of this amazing Park. The impressions that they take with them for a long time remain in memory.

If for recreation and cultural enrichment you decide to visit this wonderful complex we offer you to stay at our hotel "Alexandria-Peterhof". Cozy first class rooms, decent service, excellent food, loyal pricing, fascinating marine landscapes of the cascade and a pleasant atmosphere are what we offer to hotel guests.