To admire magnificent Peterhof — the state museum reserve, a brilliant palace and landscape complex. The heart of Peterhof is The Grand Palace with The Grand Cascade which consists of 64 fountains and is decorated with 37 gilt sculptures. Beside the Palace there is a viewing point with a picturesque outlook at the Cascade with its highest Samson fountain. The fountain water flows down the channel straight to The Gulf of Finland. The main advantage of Peterhof are the Lower Gardens with its wonderful alleys leading to the different objects of the park — fountains, palaces, bath houses, etc. Also You will enjoy the squib fountains washing you down any time. There are 10 museums in the palace and landscape ensemble: The Grand Palace, Monplaisir, The Catherine Corps, Grottoes of The Grand Cascade, Marly, The Petergof Hermitage, The Gallery of Jewelry, Benois Museum, The Cottage and The Bathing Pavilion.
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