Peterhof Grand Palace
Peterhof Grand Palace, Baroque palace in Petergof, Russia
The Grand Palace stretches along a terrace for almost 300 meters, connecting the Upper Garden with the Lower Park through its central position.
Peter the Great initiated construction of a two-story palace in 1715, which Elizabeth I later transformed through architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli between 1745 and 1755.
The Throne Room displays ornate stucco decorations, paintings, and historical narratives celebrating the achievements of Catherine II in classical design elements.
The Grand Palace opens daily except Mondays from April through October, with guided tours available in multiple languages for interior visits.
The Oak Study of Peter I remains preserved within the newer palace structure, maintaining its original Dutch-style wooden panels and period furnishings.
Location: Petergof
Founders: Peter the Great, Elizabeth I of Russia
Architects: Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Elizabethan Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: Государственный музей-заповедник «Петегроф»
Part of: Peterhof Palaces as complex
Opening Hours: 10:30-18:00 "касса: 10:30-12:00, 14:30-16:00"; Monday off; Tuesday[-1] off
Phone: +78122079745;+78122235058
Website: https://peterhofmuseum.ru/objects/peterhof/bolshoy_petergofskiy_dvorets
GPS coordinates: 59.88465,29.90880
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
Peterhof Palaces as complex
190 m
Samson fountain
66 m
Monplaisir Palace
619 m
The Cathedral of Peter and Paul
672 m
Lower Park of Peterhof
33 m
Marly Palace
2 km
Upper Gardens of Peterhof
71 m
Chess mountain Cascade
470 m
The Adam and The Eve fountains
618 m
The Sofa trick fountains
571 m
Neptune fountain
243 m
Fontaines Romaines
506 m
Lion Cascade
474 m
Olgin Pavilion
844 m
Monument to Peter the Great in Peterhof
531 m
Музей игральных карт (Петергоф)
220 m
The Umbrella Trick Fountain
556 m
Oak Fountain
489 m
The Sheaf Fountain
617 m
Межеумный
358 m
Fontaine du sapin
429 m
Fontaine du Soleil
616 m
Aviaries (Peterhof)
653 m
First Ministers Building
216 m
Petrodvortsovy District administration building
333 m
Category:Peterhof Landing memorial in Lower Park
664 m
Second Ministers Building
249 m
The Adam fountain
337 mReviews
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