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Q: In what architectural style were the main palaces of Peterhof built and who designed them?

The Grand Peterhof Palace is a sample of Russian Baroque, rebuilt by Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1747-1752. Monplaisir in the Dutch style retained the original appearance of the Peterian era (1714-1723). The cottage in Alexandria Park is a rare example of neo-Gothic, created by Adam Menelas in 1826-1829.

Q: Where to go to Peterhof with children to be interesting and informative?

The Imperial Bicycles Museum in Alexandria Park displays rare nineteenth-century specimens, including child models. In the Lower Park, children love “Joos”, trap fountains designed under Peter I. For teenagers, the Bath Building will be interesting with an exposition about the life of the imperial family.

Q: Where in Peterhof to take the most atmospheric photos?

The view of the Grand Cascade from the sea channel is a classic angle, captured on pre-revolutionary postcards. The little Marley Palace with the Golden Gate and the pond creates a chamber atmosphere. In Alexandria Park, the Gothic Chapel and the Farm Palace are particularly picturesque in the autumn period.

Q: What little-known but unique objects are there in Peterhof?

The Church of Alexander Nevsky in Alexandria Park is the only church in Russia in the neo-Gothic style (1831-1834). The Colonist Park with the Olga Pavilion on the island is almost not visited by tourists. The “Lion Cascade” waterfall at the Monplaisir Palace is a rare example of romantic landscape design of the XIX century.

Q: What historical figures and events are associated with the sights of Peterhof?

Peter I personally participated in the planning of the Lower Park, inspired by Versailles. Nicholas I rebuilt the Farm Palace for his daughter Olga, and Alexander II signed important state decrees here. In 1944, Soviet sappers discovered a cache of surviving fountain sculptures in underground tunnels.

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