The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located outside of Saint Petersburg, Russia. These Palaces are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". Versailles was the inspiration for Peter the Great's desire to build an imperial palace in the suburbs of Saint Peterburg. They are also considered one of the fountain capitals of the world.
The Grand Cascade and Samson Fountain
Perhaps the greatest technological achievement of Peterhof is that all of the fountains operate without the use of pumps. Water is supplied from natural springs and collects in reservoirs in the Upper Gardens. The elevation difference creates the pressure that drives most of the fountains of the Lower Gardens, including the Grand Cascade.
Fountain Capital
