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Peterhof

4.4
History Museums · Gardens · Churches
Russian Versailles
Established by Peter the Great, the modestly sized city of Peterhof offers a lot when it comes to major tourist attractions. Often described as the "Russian Versailles," the town boasts a sprawling series of 18th-century imperial gardens and palaces, recognized as a World Heritage Site. Stretching along the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, the historical ensemble of buildings represents one of the country's finest examples of imperial architecture. The town suffered massive damage during the German bombing raids of World War II. Today, Peterhof offers travelers a chance to learn about tsarist history and experience a tranquil suburban atmosphere just 30 km (18 mi) west of Saint Petersburg. Use our Russia driving holiday planner to arrange the details of your trip to Peterhof and other destinations.

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    Popular things to do in Peterhof

    Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens ©
    History Museum
    Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens
    4.6
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Sobor Petra I Pavla ©
    Church
    Sobor Petra I Pavla
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Aleksandria Historical Park ©
    Park
    Aleksandria Historical Park
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    The Marly Palace ©
    Historic Site
    The Marly Palace
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Peterhof

    Monplaisir Historical Palace Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Monplaisir Historical Palace Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sovereign's Fun ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sovereign's Fun
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Farmer Palace Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Farmer Palace Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Special Storeroom Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Special Storeroom Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Peterhof

    Gothic Kapella ©
    Church
    Gothic Kapella
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Catherine's Body ©
    Castle
    Catherine's Body
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Khram Svyatykh Apostolov Petra I Pavla ©
    Religious Site
    Khram Svyatykh Apostolov Petra I Pavla
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Znamenka Estate
    Historic Walking Area
    Znamenka Estate
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Peterhof

    Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum ©
    History Museum
    Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum
    Gatchina
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Norway Park Orekh
    Playground
    Norway Park Orekh
    Orekhovo
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Priory Palace Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Priory Palace Museum
    Gatchina
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Koporskaya Fortress ©
    Ruin
    Koporskaya Fortress
    Koporye
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Peterhof

    New Peterhof Railway Station
    Historic Site
    New Peterhof Railway Station
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Palace & Park Ensemble Sergiyevka
    Historic Site
    Palace & Park Ensemble Sergiyevka
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov
    Landmark
    Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Imperial Telegraph Station Museum
    Specialty Museum
    The Imperial Telegraph Station Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Peterhof

    Olga's and Tsaritsyn Islands Pavilions ©
    Park
    Olga's and Tsaritsyn Islands Pavilions
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lugovoi Park
    Park
    Lugovoi Park
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Park Zayachiy Remiz
    Park
    Park Zayachiy Remiz
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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