Petergof
Petergof (), known as Petrodvorets () from 1944 to 1997, is a municipal town in Petrodvortsovy District of the federal city of St. Petersburg, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland.
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Petergof is a town located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland near St. Petersburg, Russia, that was officially called Petrodvorets from 1944 to 1997. The town is historically significant as a major Russian imperial residence and cultural landmark, though the specific details of its importance are not provided in the available information.
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Place details
- Locality
- Петергоф
- Region
- Санкт-Петербург
- Country
- Россия
- Population
- 61,973
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10 sectionsContents
- Palaces, fountains, and gardens
- St. Petersburg State University
- Petrodvorets Watch Factory
- Telegraph Station
- Transportation
- Local government
- Sister cities
- References
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Petergof (), known as Petrodvorets () from 1944 to 1997, is a municipal town in Petrodvortsovy District of the federal city of St. Petersburg, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland.
The town hosts one of two campuses of Saint Petersburg State University and the Petrodvorets Watch Factory, one of the leading Russian watch manufactures. A series of palaces and gardens, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great and sometimes called the "Russian Versailles", is also situated there. The palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. thumb|225px|upright|Peterhof Palace: the Samson Fountain and Sea Channel