The Adam and The Eve fountains

The Adam and Eve fountains are two water features with marble sculptures set in octagonal pools surrounded by sixteen water jets each. The water columns reach heights of about seven meters and together create a symmetrical composition within the park.

Peter I commissioned the fountains in 1718, and construction took place from 1721 to 1726 under architects N. Michetti and T. N. Usov. They rank among the earliest major water features built in the Lower Park and set a precedent for later fountain installations.

The sculptures depict Adam and Eve from biblical stories and were created by Giovanni Bonazza based on works from the Doge's Palace in Venice. These figures form a natural focal point as visitors move through different sections of the park.

The fountains operate from late April through mid-October, and visitors should expect regular maintenance work especially during rainy seasons. The best time to visit is in the morning when the water jets appear most brilliant in sunlight and crowds are lighter.

Each fountain serves as the center point where eight radiating pathways intersect in the Lower Park, creating an intentional geometric design. This arrangement was deliberately planned and shaped the entire garden layout for this period.

Location: Petergof

GPS coordinates: 59.88556,29.91972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00