The summer residence of the Tsars, The Grand Palace is a mind blowing reminder of the excesses of the soviet era. Magnanimous and blindingly opulent, the Peterhof State Museum Preserve is an ensemble of such brilliant buildings and parks that are immaculately maintained and truly fit for royals. The Peterhof is surrounded by ornately manicured gardens that have beautiful fountains dancing on them, putting up a spectacular show. The fountains are unique, in that they are naturally supplied with water from the Gulf of Finland. The Grand Cascade and fountain "Samson" are the main figures of the entire Peterhof fountain system, amazing in its grandeur, beauty and decoration. The brainchild of Peter I, the palace and the gardens are truly an ingenious work of art.

Ideal for newlyweds and even for families with kids, the Peterhof is a lively, romantic setting that will leave a mark on it’s visitors.

• Plan your trip to the preserve in time for the switching on of the fountains in the morning. It is a magnificent sight and a memorable experience.
• Visitors reach the Preserve by hydrofoil which is free with the Petersburg Card. Hydrofoil/ Ferry departs every half an hour from the pier at 2, Admiralteyskaya embankment.
• On September, 12 - 14 Peterhof museum complex hosts a traditional event - "The Festival of Fountains".

• Grand Palace- 550 Rubels , child 300 Rubels.
• Special Treasury- 500 Rubels, child 250 Rubels.
• Church Wing, Catherine Block, Bath Block- 400 Rubels, child 200 Rubels.
• ‘The Court Entertainments’, Museum of Fountain Craft- 200 Rubels, child 100 Rubels.

• Nearest Share Taxi and Bus Station- Admiralteyskaya embankment 

• Restoran Shtandart
• Restoran Bolshaya Oranzhereya
• Restoran Morskoy

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