The Pyramid Fountain

Fountain "Pyramid", created by architect Nicolo Michetti in 1724 on behalf of Peter I, is located in the eastern part of the Lower Park of Peterhof. It is one of the most beautiful fountains of Peterhof.

Its peculiarity lies in the layout, thanks to which the platform of the fountain is not visible from the alleys. Therefore, the sparkling spray water pyramid opens to the eyes of visitors suddenly when they are in close proximity to the fountain.

The fountain consists of four cascades oriented to the cardinal points. It also has important symbolic significance. In the 18th century in the Russian army there was a tradition to install obelisks in the form of pyramids in battlefields. One of these obelisks was a water pyramid on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, dedicated to the victory of Russian troops in the Northern War.