The city of Peterhof is one of the leading and most interesting palace and park complexes in the world. The world fame of Peterhof was brought by its unique palaces, parks and fountains. Peterhof is part of the Petrodvorets district of St. Petersburg, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Currently, Peterhof is a major scientific and cultural center. It houses a large number of different faculties of St. Petersburg University, many scientific and design institutes. The city of Peterhof is one of the leading and most interesting palace and park complexes in the world. The world fame of Peterhof was brought by its unique palaces, parks and fountains. Peterhof is part of the Petrodvorets district of St. Petersburg, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Currently, Peterhof is a major scientific and cultural center. It houses a large number of different faculties of St. Petersburg University, many scientific and design institutes.