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Peterhof

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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. Peterhof is in Petrodvortsovy District. Use our Russia trip itinerary planning app to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Peterhof.

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Popular things to do in Peterhof

Park And Gardens of Peterhof
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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The Bath Block
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Grand Peterhof Palace
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sobor Petra I Pavla
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Parks in Peterhof

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Aleksandria Historical Park
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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Peterhof State Museum Preserve
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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Olga's and Tsaritsyn Islands Pavilions
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Lugovoi Park
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Peterhof

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

Historic Sites in Peterhof

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The Marly Palace
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Gothic Kapella
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Catherine's Body
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Khram Svyatykh Apostolov Petra I Pavla
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Peterhof

Palace & Park Ensemble Sergiyevka
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Museum of Playing Cards
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Imperial Telegraph Station Museum
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Museum of Clocks
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Peterhof

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Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum
Gatchina
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
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Koporskaya Fortress
Koporye
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Priory Palace Museum
Gatchina
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ivangorod Museum
Ivangorod
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

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