40 UNCANNY FACTS ABOUT RUSSIA THAT WILL SURELY DROP YOUR JAW!

Petergof: The World’s Most Luxurious City

During the 18th century, Peter, the Great wanted to create a city that would reduce Versailles to a slum-like place. So what did he do? He decided to make Petergof. The city has over four huge cascades along with 173 fantastic fountains. Have you ever come across something as beautiful as a Bolshoy cascade? The cascade has about 64 fountains where 225 bronze statues are placed.