Lower Park of Peterhof, Park with fountains and gardens in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Lower Park of Peterhof extends across one square kilometer, featuring multiple fountains, small palaces, and garden structures along the Baltic Sea coast.
Construction of the park began in 1710 under Peter the Great's supervision, following his visit to Versailles and determination to create a similar grand complex.
The park's Grand Cascade includes the Samson Fountain, reaching 20 meters high and symbolizing Russia's victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War.
Access to the fountains and gardens operates seasonally from May through October, with direct hydrofoil connections available from central Saint Petersburg.
The park's fountain system functions without mechanical pumps, using natural water pressure from springs located in the Ropsha Heights through a network of canals.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1710
GPS coordinates: 59.88481,29.90930
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:18
Peterhof Palaces as complex
167 m
Peterhof Grand Palace
33 m
Samson fountain
45 m
Giant's Head, Sergievka
4 km
The Cathedral of Peter and Paul
680 m
Upper Gardens of Peterhof
46 m
Olgin Pond
907 m
Chess mountain Cascade
450 m
The Adam and The Eve fountains
588 m
The Sofa trick fountains
538 m
Neptune fountain
267 m
Fontaines Romaines
481 m
Lion Cascade
484 m
Olgin Pavilion
864 m
Monument to Peter the Great in Peterhof
500 m
Музей игральных карт (Петергоф)
217 m
The Umbrella Trick Fountain
527 m
Oak Fountain
459 m
The Sheaf Fountain
584 m
Межеумный
383 m
Fontaine du sapin
401 m
Fontaine du Soleil
585 m
Aviaries (Peterhof)
623 m
First Ministers Building
241 m
Petrodvortsovy District administration building
337 m
Category:Peterhof Landing memorial in Lower Park
638 m
Second Ministers Building
281 m
The Adam fountain
304 mReviews
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