Petrodvoret︠s︡
Serii︠a︡ "Pami︠a︡tniki vsemirnogo nasledii︠a︡"
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Founded in 1714 by Peter the Great, the place is known as Peterhof (modern name is Petrodvorets). This masterpiece of Russian architecture is world-known for its fountains with a unique system of water supply, its parks occupying the territory of about 1000 hectares, golden sculptures, palaces filled with luxurious rooms and galleries. This splendour reflects the life of the Russian Emperors.
