Peterhof is on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. It is far away from St. Petersburg. The city is located in the Petrodvortsovsky district of St. Petersburg. Tourism and natural sciences are important for the university town. Many people live in Peterhof.
Peterhof was founded in 1705. It was a residence of the tsars. The most important sight is the Great Palace with the park. It is very magnificent. It is as beautiful as the palace in Versailles. Summer is the most beautiful season for people in Peterhof. That's when the fountains are open. The landscape in Peterhof is unique. There are many gardens and parks. They are very large. There are also many museums. The cascades and fountains don't need pumps.
Peterhof is known for its parks. The parks fit well into the landscape. These include the English Garden. The garden has an English pond. The Kolonistenpark lies on the banks of a pond. The pond is called Olgateich. Alexandriapark has a landscaped park. There is a castle there. The castle is called Farmerschloss. There is also a cottage and a chapel. The chapel is Gothic. The town has a large meadow park. The park has many ponds. There are also two castles. The castles are called Belveder and Lakes Pavilion.
The people of Peterhof are proud of their train station. The station is in Gothic style. The station is very old. It is one of the oldest railroad stations in Russia. There is a landscape park to the north. The park is called Alexandriskij Park. In the center of the city is the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The cathedral is 70 meters high. It is a landmark of the city. Next to the cathedral is the Olga Pond. There are two small castles by the pond. The castles are called Tsar Pavilion and Olga Pavilion.
Peterhof is a center for science and culture. There are many faculties there. These belong to the St. Petersburg State University. Peterhof has been a city of science since 2005. Peterhof is a modern city. It belongs to Saint Petersburg. But it has its own dynamic. There are many cultural centers. There is a movie theater. There are four libraries. The city has many schools and high schools. There are many kindergartens. There are music schools. There are centers for children.
Peterhof is beautiful in summer. It is also beautiful in winter. You can go to St. Petersburg by public transportation. The journey takes less than an hour.
