This postcard was sent by kind Elena, from Voronezh, Russia
Petergof
彼得宮城
（Russian：Петерго́ф, English：Peterhof）
"It 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 palace-ensemble along with the city center is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site."－Wikipedia
"Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments is the name used by UNESCO when it collectively designated the historic core of the Russian city of St. Petersburg, as well as buildings and ensembles located in the immediate vicinity as a World Heritage Site in 1991."－Wikipedia
The Peterhof Palace
彼得夏宮
(Russian: Петерго́ф; IPA: [pʲɪtʲɪrˈɡof], German for Peter's Court)
"The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site."－Wikipedia
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| This Postcard Grand Peterhof Palace and the Grand Cascade the Samson Fountain and Sea Channel(see below) |
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| the Samson Fountain and Sea Channel (another view) http://www.viator.com/photos/St-Petersburg/Peterhof-Palace-and-Garden-Petrodvorets/d908-2855/1466729 |
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| Stamps |
It's gorgeous that put those colourful stamps together. Elena must noticed that I almost collect this series of stamps. Many thanks. ^O^
(Arrival @ 07 December 2012)
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