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Peter the Great built his country estate, Peterhof, 19 miles outside of St Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland.
The palace is grand. But the gardens are magnificent. It is said they rival those at Versailles. The gardens slope from the palace down to the sea. The gardens are dotted with fountains all gravity fed. There are no pumps involved at all. It's truly amazing. It's all about the water.
The palace is grand. But the gardens are magnificent. It is said they rival those at Versailles. The gardens slope from the palace down to the sea. The gardens are dotted with fountains all gravity fed. There are no pumps involved at all. It's truly amazing. It's all about the water.
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| After strolling the grounds, go into the cool grotto and help yourself to a piece of fruit. Peter was a very thoughtful host. |
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| Oops! This turns out to be one of many fountains Peter designed to trick his guests. Children of all ages love it. |
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| This canal goes from under the grotto with the fruit bowl out to the Gulf of Finland. |
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| More fountains, and the palace is right behind us. |
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| As these little animals swim around their fountain, they make noises - all powered by water. |
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