Todays pics from St Petersburg are from the Peterhof....The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the Russian Versailles..........There are hundreds of fountains spread over the estate and 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. The Samson Fountain is supplied by a special aqueduct, over four km in length, drawing water and pressure from a high-elevation source. The last five photos are taken from postcards as you are not allowed to take photos of the interior which is strange because you can take photos in the Hermitage and Cathrines Palace which are equally beautiful....anyway...enjoy
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:57:11 +0000
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