Peterhof Fountains

Peterhof Palace and Park ensemble is probably the most famous summer country residence of the former Russian tsars. Peterhof fountains are world famous, and numerous palaces and pavilions that form the complex offer an interesting culture crawl for those curious in Russian history and daily life in different historic periods.
The most famous attraction of Peterhof is its unique and elaborate fountains. Summer time visitors enjoy world renowned fountain gardens. Although Peterhof fountains do not work in late autumn, winter and early spring, there are still lots of palaces and pavilions in this museum complex that one can visit.
Peterhof boasts of 150 fountains and 4 larger cascades. Of course, the Grand CAscade is the most famous. Plan your Peterhof fountains trip for the morning and you will see the launch of the Grand Cascade at 11 a.m.
Out of all Peterhof fountains kids choice is always with trick fountains. Trick fountains are a great entertainments (especially in hot summer days). Historically they tell us about Peter the Great outstanding sense of humour.
The Grand Peterhof Palace is no less beautiful in winter, but significantly less crowded. The Museum of Fountains will give you a good idea about the fountain system (in summer time Grottos behind the Grand Cascade show the fountain system in action).
Unusual museums, such as Royal Kitchens and Baths, Peterhof Special Treasury, Museum of Playing Cards or Museum of Royal Entertainments will take you back to the 18th and 19th centuries, these museums offer something that not many world museums show.