St. Petersburg No wonder even today called the Northern capital.The city is incredibly beautiful and rich in tourist attractions, as well as significant historical objects.But some of them stand out against the other like a natural pearl among glass beads.They say it is a shame not to visit St. Petersburg to explore Museum "Peterhof".What is this place and everyone there is a tourist would be interested?
History
In a literal translation from the Dutch "Peterhof" - is a "court of Peter."The palace and park complex, which today is called "The State Museum" Peterhof "," was built as a summer residence of Emperor Peter I. The date is considered the beginning of construction in 1712, the opening of the residence took place 11 years later, in 1723.Subsequently, the palace and park ensemble was supplemented and modernized, until the XX century.The main areas of the reserve are the Upper and Lower Gardens, it is crucial Grand Palace - the most ambitious and grandiose construction.At either side of the main gardens are located as English Park, Alexandria, Meadow Park, Kolonistsky Park, Alexander Park, Private cottage and Sergievka.
Interesting facts
During World War II all the museum were captured by the German occupiers and seriously destroyed.Today the museum "Peterhof" demonstrates qualitatively reconstructed copies of the original buildings and monuments.But the waterworks for the most part really genuine and regularly work for more than 300 years.Reserve status palace and park complex was in 1918, today the "Peterhof" is included in the Unified State Register of Monuments of Culture.The most famous object - the Great Cascade, the center of which is a fountain in the form of figures of Samson tearing the lion's mouth.This building is a symbol of Russia's victory in the Battle of Poltava.
State Museum "Peterhof": exposure
Any tour of St. Petersburg offers guided tours in the summer residence of Peter.It is easy to get to the "Peterhof" and independently from the Northern capital here go train, taxis and other modes of transport.What is particularly convenient, tickets can be bought at the entrance.The passage in the Upper Garden is free.Over the entrance to the Lower Garden and all the museums, which are located in the premises will have to pay separately.Plan a visit to the complex of right - over the weekend on its territory too many tourists.In St. Petersburg, guests come from around the world to get acquainted with cultural and historical sights of the majestic Russian city.Experts say that a day is not enough to go around the Museum "Peterhof" and explore all the sights.Outdoor stage and 4 are about 170 fountains.The most interesting architectural sites: the Grand Palace, the palaces Marly, Monplaisir and Cottage, Catherine complex Hermitage.Inside each of them is the museum's collection.
Mode and rules visit
Fountains "Peterhof" work only during the warmer months.Every year the museum held two holidays - the opening ceremony of fountains and their closure.During warmer months, reserve open for visitors from 9 am to 8 (20.00) in the evening.Museum "Peterhof" takes quite a large area.For this reason, there are dedicated sanitary zones for tourists, as well as places where you can buy drinks and snacks, and relax in the shade.Visit this unique nature reserve is any traveler who went to the northern capital.Pompous palace and park ensemble is amazing, explore the museum is to everyone, including visitors to the city is not interested in architecture.
