Peter's Palace and Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia, also known as the Summer Palace, were once the summer residences of Peter the Great. Peterhof is known as the "Palace of Versailles of Russia" and is located on the Baltic Sea

Peter's Palace and Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia

Peter's Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, was once the summer residence of Peter the Great. Known as the "Versailles of Russia", Peterhof is located in the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea, more than 30 kilometers from St. Petersburg, covering an area of 800 hectares. The wide lawns, large gardens, numerous fountains and gilded statues are the greatest features of Peter's Garden. The construction of this palace gathered the outstanding architects and craftsmen from all over the world represented by France and Italy at that time.