Golden Mountain cascade, Peterhof, St Petersburg

View of the Golden Mountain (or Hill) cascade, with statuary, including a statue of Neptune at the top, in the grounds of the Palace at Peterhof, near St Petersburg, Russia. The name comes from the fact that the risers of the steps were lined with gilded copper sheets. The Grand Palace of Peterhof (Pedrodvorets) was commissioned by Peter the Great, who had been inspired by a visit to Versailles

Cascade Commissioned Feature Inspired Neptune Pedrodvorets Peterhof Sheets Statuary

Features In These Collections

> Contributors > JMS