When the discovery of Peterhof fountains. When includes, turn off the fountains in Peterhof
Peterhof fountains are among the brightest and most significant attractions of St. Petersburg. A huge number of fans of the Petrovsk era come here to enjoy beautiful views, atmosphere, as well as a holiday Opening fountains in Peterhof. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of the new summer season.
When will the opening of fountains in Peterhof 2020 take place?
Last year, the event was dedicated to A.S. Pushkin. A huge number of viewers enjoyed a unique performance based on the life and creativity of the Great Russian writer. A more than three hundred people were involved on the scene, the show was a huge scale and greatness. Not only fragments of the best works of the author were read from the scene, but also the works that were devoted to him by other authors: Yesenin, Lermontov. Fans were able to enjoy Russian literature, as well as feel the entire atmosphere of the holiday. The event was habitually ended with a solemn start of fountains. On the opening of fountains in Peterhof in 2020, the organizers will come up with something new, but no less interesting.
How to come to the opening of fountains from St. Petersburg
There are several ways:
- Acquire a tour of St. Petersburg;
- Come to Peterhof yourself. How to get to Peterhof read.
Excursion is presented in two versions: on a meteor or bus. Both excursions include a shuttle service, an accompaniment of a professional guide, an entrance ticket to the park, for a festive event, as well as a tour of the Lower Park.
By bus
When this option is selected, the transfer on both sides (St. Petersburg - Peterhof - St. Petersburg) is carried out on a tourist bus. The return route passes to the center of St. Petersburg - Metro Station Nevsky Prospect.
Bus + meteor
If you want to do the back of the water, then this option is for you! Before Peterhof, we will reach the tourist bus, and back to the Meteoreor at the Finnish Bay and Neve to the Palace Pier (she near the Hermitage).
Excursion lasts 6.5 - 7 hours. Collection and departure at 09:00 from the center of Peter - Isaac Square (time and place of departure can be adjusted).
Meteor is a water boat similar to the boat. It has a closed deck, where passengers are placed on seating places. Meteor capacity is about 120 people.
5 reasons to go to fountains in Peterhof
If you were lucky enough to be in St. Petersburg in May, and you still think if you should go to the fountains in Peterhof, then the information below is for you!
1. See the most chic palace-park ensemble of the world
Since the opening of Peterhof, a special role was assigned - to be a business card of the country for heads of European states. Peter I did everything in order for pomp and the magnificence Peterhof surpassed the palace and park ensemble in Versaille. And, I must say, he succeeded! Peterhof surpasses its fellow and on the wealth of decoration, and by the number of water structures, and on the duration of their work.
2. Feel yourself part of the story
Just imagine how many famous people visited here! Among them are all representatives of the genus Romanov, starting with Peter, all the well-known writers of the era of Russian classical literature, including Pushkin and Lermontov, painters, politicians, actors - to list all namely, could be infinity. Now there is such an opportunity and you! If you want to completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past, then the costumes of the 18th century will provide you with such an opportunity.
The system of water flow of Peterhof fountains from the time of their foundation was constantly changing and upgraded. To date, this is one of the world's largest systems! How many cascades are included in this system, you can find out by visiting the opening of fountains in Peterhof in 2020, when they are all launched in a solemn and festive atmosphere!
4. Listen to live music
In Peterhof Park, you can very often hear live music. This is a brass orchestra dressed in the costumes of the Petrovsky era, and the ensemble of xylophonists. But on the occasion of celebrations, teams are often invited, which rarely can be heard not only in Peterhof, but also beyond. For example, a horny orchestra.
5. See an exclusive show
What the show will be exclusive is quite accurate. For a whole year, the team of the Peterhof Museum in the Commonwealth with the city administration is preparing for this event. As a rule, it is devoted to some commemorative date, but the topic of the event is not disclosed before the beginning of the celebration. The best creative teams of St. Petersburg are invited to participate. And, of course, the delicious fireworks by tradition completes the program!
Mode of operation of Peterhof Fountains
After opening the summer season, the lower park begins its work from 9 am. The entrance is free, starting from 6 pm. The park closes at 21:00, and the checkouts work until 19:45. The big cascade of fountains in the lower park works from 11:00 to 20:15. His launch passes under a solemn anthem.
Entrance to the top park is free. Mode of operation - from 8 am to 9 pm.
The big palace in Peterhof works from 10:30 to 21:00. There are individual excursions, starting from noon. There are two excursions: 12:00 - 14:40, 16:15 - 19:45. Cashs work until this time.
In winter, the complex in Peterhof works a little differently:
Entrance to the bottom park is free from 09:00 to 19:00. The top park works in the same way. The big palace works from 10:30 to 18:00. Cashs work up to 5 pm.
At the end of the article I will post a video from the holiday last year.
Winter flew unnoticed and now the warm April sun returns nature to life, willow and young leaflets appear on the trees. There comes a favorite time of romantics, when nature acquires a pleasant green shade for her eyes, and the nights become warm and affectionate.
Every year, the April warm weather returns to life and urban fountains, which, as an oasis among the urban hustle, please the residents of the dancing beauty of water.
True, the weather makes its own adjustments, and in some Russian cities the beginning of April is more like the beginning of March. On the streets and squares of the cities still lies snow, night frosts slightly frightened the birds flew to the summer, but the sun still warms and gives hope that there are summer!
It is worth noting that because of the weather anomalies, the launches of fountains decided not to postpone and, according to the authorities, the opening of the fountains season in all cities will be held on time!
Below we will tell about the planned events in some of the cities of Russia, dedicated to the opening of the 2018 Fountains season.
And let's start, perhaps, from the most romantic city of our country - St. Petersburg.
In the city in 2018, 4 complexes and 48 fountains will work.
The opening ceremony of the new season is scheduled from the launch of the fountain in the square on the Manege Square in the middle of April.
Also, the middle of April is scheduled for launches: fountain on the Manege Square (in the New Manezhnaya Square), the Fountain "Ball" in Nevsky, 56, fountains in the square at the Kazan Cathedral and the Voronichin Lattice.
Until the end of April, fountains will be open in the park 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg, in the Alexander Park, in Smolny and Nikolsky gardens and others.
Not far from St. Petersburg is "Russian Versailles" - mr. Peterhof. He, rightly, is called the most "fountain" city of Russia, because on the territory of the palace and park ensemble Peterhof, you can meet several dozen sophisticated and luxurious fountains and fountain complexes that carry us into the Great Petrovsky era.
Opening fountains in Peterhof Scheduled on April 28, and on May 19, at 13-00 the theatrical spring festival of fountains on a large cascade will take place.
In the capital of our country moscowthe opening of the 2018 fountains season will be held along the tradition at the end of April, but the exact date is still unknown. At the same time, about 70 metropolitan fountains will be launched in the city. In general, in the largest metropolis of Russia there are over 500 different fountains and fountain complexes. One of the largest fountains is the Fountain "Friendship of the Peoples of the USSR" in the VDNH, its opening is scheduled in the first days of May.
Also, the 16-meter "Golden Ear" will also work at the VDNH after the restoration. The exact date of opening of the fountain is not yet known.
On March 26, they began to dismantle the air-powered dome of the Liminal fountain in Tsaritsyn. A whole range of activities will be performed, including installation of electronics, pumps and painting. In the third decade of April, the fountain will be ready for launch.
IN Krasnodar The launch of urban fountains is scheduled for April 28 and 29. The beginning of the work of fountains will be accompanied by concert programs. On April 28, fountains will be launched on the Theater Square and at the Aurora cinema, and on April 29, the fountain will earn up in the Chistyakovskaya Grove. In total, 11 city fountains will launch in Krasnodar.
In Vladivostok The launch of the fountains is scheduled for the first numbers of May. Experts are already in all the city's fountains in a working condition, removing protective structures and testing pumping systems.
At the very western point of our country - city Kaliningrad Also prepare for the opening of the fountain season. On April 29, 2018, a trial launch of urban fountains is scheduled, and in early May all 13 urban fountains will be launched.
You can also spend your opening summer season on a personal household plot by choosing one of our fountains from our .
Tour in St. Petersburg "Opening of Fontanov in Peterhof"
Festive tour to Petersburg for the holiday of opening fountains!
May 15 - May 17, 2020 (3 days / 2 nights)
When booking and full payment of the tour
- 10% discount with full payment of the tour of February 28, 2020. (inclusive);
- 5% discount with full payment of the tour of April 1, 2020. (inclusive);
Dear friends! Every year, in late May, the celebration of fountains are held in Peterhof! This unforgettable spectacle leaves no one indifferent. We invite you to join Tour to St. Petersburg for the holiday of opening fountains and enjoy this spectacular event!
Tour program in St. Petersburg to open fountains in Peterhof
Day 1 - 15.05.2020, Friday
Arrival in St. Petersburg.
Independent passage to the hotel (things leave in the storage chamber).
*** Guaranteed accommodation at the hotel from 14:00.
11:00 - 12:00 Meeting with representatives of the company in the Hall of the hotel with a sign "Fortune", receiving vouchers on the excursion. Acquaintance with the guide. Departure for an excursion.
12:00 - 16:00 Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg "Parade Petersburg". You will visit the most interesting places of the cultural capital of Russia in a comfortable bus. You will see architectural ensembles that glorified the city on the Neva - Palace Square with the Hermitage (Winter Palace) and Alexandria, Nevsky Prospectus with the Kazan Cathedral and Anichkov Bridge, the Arrow of the Vasilyevsky Island with Exchange and Rostral Columns, St. Isaac Square with the Mariinsky Palace and St. Isaac Cathedral, Admiralty and a lot others.
Excursion "Here will be the city laid" in. During the excursion, visit the Petropavlovsk fortress, which Peter first laid at the mouth of the Neva and founded the city. You will see the first mint in Russia, learn about the "Gate of Death" and "House of Grandparents of the Russian Fleet" - a bottle house. And, of course, visit the Cathedral of Peter and Paul - the tomb of all Russian emperors and the empress.
End of excursion in the territory of the Petropavlovsk Fortress. Free time.
Day 2 - 16.05.2020, Saturday
11:00 - 12:30 Meeting with a guide in the hotel lobby. Road to. Excursion along the route, during which you will see an external decoration of such imperial residences as the Konstantinovsky Palace, the Path Palace of Peter I, Mikhailovka, Cottage.
12:30 - 15:30 Traditional festival of opening fountains in Peterhof (Petrodvorez): Costume view on a big cascade. Under the musical accompaniment, hundreds of crystal water jets will be pulled out, along the alleys of the lower park, the military brass orchestras are laughing. Cascades, fountains and crackers of the Lower Park Peterhof.
15:30 - 17:00 Return to St. Petersburg.
Optional(for add. fee):
Bus excursion "Night Petersburg" with a water walk under the divorce bridges on the ship -
in mysteriously, the haze of the night we will show you the city by poets and writers. The tour of Night Petersburg is an opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the majestic grace of architecture of Old Petrograd and take a look at the famous sights that at night become especially romantic and mysterious from an unusual side.
Cost:
1800 rub. adult, 1400 rubles. schoolboy
Day 3 - 17.05.2020, Sunday
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast in the hotel. Liberation of numbers. Optionally, you can leave luggage in the hotel's storage chamber.
10:00 - 15:00 Thematic bus tour. "Brilliant Century Catherine."The excursion introduces the life of St. Petersburg the second half of the XVIII century: with a court life and culture, with economies and military victories that glorified this era. Excursion heroes: G.G. Orlov, N.I. Panin, E.R. Vorontsova-Dashkova, D.I. Fonvizin, G.A. Potemkin and others. You can relate differently to the personality of Catherine Great, but it is indisputable that if Peter I burned the window to Europe, then she regally entered Europe through the front door and forced her, wisely using the inexhaustible forces of our people, reckon with Russia, To recognize it by a full European state.
Excursion "Traveling to the Russian Empire" in the Stroganov Palace. Pearl Palace is a big dance hall - the only interior in St. Petersburg, who retained the genuine decorative decoration F.-B. Rastrelli with a unique bloafon "Triumph Hero" works by J. Valeriani. In 2005, after the completion of the restoration, one of the most interesting interiors of the Palace - Mineralogical Cabinet Count AS is open for visitors. Stroganova.
The end of the excursion at the Moscow railway station about 15:00.
To new meetings!
Cost of the tour to St. Petersburg for the solemn opening
Fonts in Peterhof per person
* 3rd place (extra. Place) in the rooms - Euro-clamshell!
Discount for a child up to 7 years old - 1135 rubles
Discount for schoolchildren - 580 rubles
Additional discount on a child from 2 to 10 years when placed on add. Place in Gryfon Guest Rooms - 850 rubles.
An additional discount on a child from 6 to 12 years old when placing it in the main place in a double room with one of the parents in the Moscow Hotel 4 * - 3000 rubles.
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in the selected hotel for 3 days / 2 nights
- Breakfast in the hotel (except day of arrival)
- Excursion program: Tickets for museums, excursion services in museums, qualified guide services, comfortable transport.
The price does not include:
- Travel to / from St. Petersburg
- Medical insurance (paid at will) - ~ 15 rubles / person / day
- Optional services (optional):
- 16.05 - excursion with a walk on the ship under the divorce of the bridges! (23:00 - 03:00) - 1,800 rubles adult, 1,400 rubles a child. Minimum group 20 people. With a group of less than 20 people - departure from the city center.
Our support is all the time stay in St. Petersburg.
Documents needed to take with you each participant of the Travel:
Passport of the Russian Federation, insurance policy of mandatory health insurance.
Peterhof Worldwide is known as the capital of fountains or "Northern Versailles". Paraded parks, numerous fountains, cascades, gilded and marble statues of gods and heroes of antiquity, lush decoration of palaces - all this was intended to say the idea of \u200b\u200bcelebration Russia, established in the Baltic Sea. The ensemble includes Grand Palace - elegant building in three floors with gallery and domes, sparkling gilding; Palace Cottage, Palaces MONPLESIR and Marley, Ekaterini corps, Pavilion Hermitage. No less interest Upper and Nizhny Park. Upper Park Regularly decorated with a central fountain Neptune and numerous sculptures in the frame of direct ala. Nizhny Parkthere are over 150 fountains and 3 monumental cascades in English style.
One of the highest dome facilities in St. Petersburg is the famous St. Isaac's Cathedral. This construction during its existence passed through several stages of modernization.
It takes its beginning in the first half of the 18th century. It was then that a small wooden church was erected in honor of the famous Byzantine Saint - Isaacia Dalmatsky. It is worth noting that the day of memory of this saint coincided on the birthday of Peter I. It was in this small church Peter held a rite of wedding with his second spouse, which Ekaterina Alekseevna became.
After some time, a stone church was erected on the site of a wooden church. But soon this building was again cardinal restructuring. The modernization of the temple was engaged in the French architect O. Montferran. The embodiment of the project of the construction of the temple into reality lasted over 40 years. During this time, the St. Isaac Cathedral was invested a colossal number of labor efforts and money.
The cathedral blinds with its beauty and attracts the gaze of each of the passes with its grandeur. When building this architectural landmarks, more than 40 types of metals were used. A huge dome that highly towers above the cathedral is made of metal and gilded. His gilding required more than a hundred kilograms of Chervonal Gold.
The internal finish of the cathedral causes the present admiration and delight. It is made of natural stone of different colors. Thanks to this, St. Isaac's Cathedral is often referred to as the Museum of Color Stone. The walls of this Orthodox church are decorated with finishing panels from the marble of juicy green and yellow. Also, porphyr and jasper were used for his finish.
The external facade of the huge structure is decorated with magnificent columns made of marble. Their installation demanded a lot of strength. Pillars from granite burned near the town of Vyborg. After that, they went to the construction site of the Cathedral on the water. Here the columns were processed and installed with the help of military units.
The harmonious combination of the colonnade of the main dome, the base of the building with marble cladding of walls and gilded domes is attracted to his views and gives St. Isaac's Cathedral a solemn, a parade view. In addition, the building is striking with its scale. Thanks to the large area, the cathedral can accommodate more than 10 thousand visitors.
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Fountains are the same integral part of St. Petersburg as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum in Rome or Channels in Venice. Each of them is unique in its beauty and structure, is inextricably linked with the historical and cultural heritage of the city. Among the water cascades there are interior, sculptural, color and even singing.
Every day, Spring is still successful in winter the right to possession of the world. It is not surprising that with the arrival of warm and sunny weather Schedule Opening of Fountains in St. Petersburg 2019 causes such an increased interest in both guests and the indigenous people of the Northern Capital.
Traditionally, the opening of fountains in St. Petersburg 2019 is timed to the May holidays. At the end of April - the beginning of May earn the fountains of the summer garden, as well as fountains located in various gardens, parks and simply on the streets and in the squares. One of the most original fountains "Ball", as well as the water cascade on the Manezh Square, will begin to work from April 19, a fountain in the Alexander Park - from April 20, and on the Admiralty Prospect - from April 21.
But how much to admire the discovery of fountains in St. Petersburg, 2019, a real holiday magnificence combination of air and water will take place in Peterhof. 150 fountains of the palace and park ensemble are already waiting for the day when they admire thousands of guests.
