Peterhof - seaside paradise
Description:
Peterhof as a pearl takes its rightful place in the necklace of country imperial residences located around St. Petersburg. My seaside paradise - so called it the founder of Peterhof Emperor Peter the First. On an excursion to Peterhof we will go with you along the old Peterhof road, which itself is a historical monument and a very interesting historical landmark. Learn about what country residences were located along the old road in the eighteenth century, and about the many interesting sights of this road. During the tour you will learn about the history of the foundation and formation of Peterhof as the official suburban seaside residence of the Romanov dynasty in the 18th-19th century. In Peterhof you will visit the large Peterhof Palace, as well as one of the small palaces or pavilions of the Lower Park. You will take a tour of the Lower Fountain Park of Peterhof, learn about the history of its fountains and cascades, how official receptions were held here, how they rested and entertained, as well as how they strengthened health. You will find out who of the monarchs loved Peterhof very much, about how Peterhof changed during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I and about what was new here in his era. We will not ignore the time of the Great Patriotic War, the destruction of the palace and park ensemble and post-war restoration. All this is still a lot of interesting you will learn on this tour.
The price includes:
Tour to Peterhof. Track tour along the old Peterhof road, excursion to the Great Peterhof Palace (in addition, if desired, to one of the small palaces or pavilions: Monplaisir, Marly, Bath Corps, Catherine Corps, Hermitage.) Excursion to the Lower Park of Peterhof.