This video cassette from the Palaces and Parks of Russian Tsars series presents Peterhof, a summer residence of Russian tsars. In 1714, Peter the Great decided to create a residence near St Petersburg as luxurious as the famous Versailles in France (the construction lasted for two centuries). You will see the magnificent Palace and its interiors, the fountains and parks, as well as a present-day Fountain Festival. Narration in English, approx. 36 min. Available in video standards: NTSC-USA/CANADA, PAL-EUROPE. |