If you are lucky to be in the 'second capital' of Russia, it would be strange of you not to visit the worldly famous 'capital of fountains', Peterhof with its luxurious ensemble of palaces, parks and over 170 splendid fountains. Amid the beauty and miraculous atmosphere of this monument of architecture and gardening art it is nice to see the richest collection of Russian and West European fine and applied arts of the eighteenths - early twentieth centuries.

Site of the museum: www.peterhof.org

Tel: (812) 427-9223

Address: 2, Razvodnaya (former Kominterna) Str., Petrodvorets, St. Petersburg

Getting there:

by a suburban train from Baltiisky railroad terminal to ‘Novy Peterhof’ station; or by a motor ship from Makarova embankment or from the berth near the Hermitage.