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155 Fountains, No Pumps

Peterhof's gardens and fountains are stunning. Peter the Great took inspiration from Versailles. The 155 fountains, many of which are gilded, are hydro-powered: no pumps. Peterhof is about one hour by tour bus from the cruise ship docks. Our return journey is by hydrofoil.

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