10 Oct 2018

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY



It's hot !!



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Peterhof Palace


Of course we also visited the Peterhof Palace. We went there with our bus. We had already our tickets and a Russian guide named Tatjana. She showed us a little around and then we were free to discover the domain of our own.

Peterhof Palace was built in 1703 by Peter the Great (which means Peter’s court in German). Around that time, from 1700 till 1721, Russia was at war with Sweden, and a decisive battle in Ukraine in 1709 became the turning point of the whole war. The Tsar wanted to celebrate this victory so he dedicated Peterhof to the victory over Karl XII. He got the inspiration for the palace design during a trip to France where he saw Versailles.







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11 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful Palace! Were you allowed to go inside?
    I am sorry that you got robbed, but you seem to have been
    prepared with spare items....thank goodness.

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful place!

    - Lisa

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  2. What a beautiful place and so glad you had photos on your phone after having your camera stolen. That must have been quite upsetting but you were obviously well prepared having taken a spare.

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  3. That is a gorgeous building! I love the fountains and a large garden.

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  4. Beautiful pics! Who cares if it's hot if you are outside a palace!

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  5. What a beautiful place to visit. A place I would love to visit myself one day.

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  6. What a beautiful building.

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  7. Hello, It is a lovely palace and place to visit. The guard takes his job seriously. I wish you a happy day!

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