This imperial summer residence is famous all over the world. This  town of parks, palaces and fountains was founded by Peter the Great in  the beginning of the XVII century to commemorate the glory of   Russia. According to his plan a Palace was built on beautiful terraces that are descending to the sea, it is surrounded with splendid cascades  of fountains, parks with small palaces and pavilions. The centre of  the  ensemble is the 19 meter fountain of Samson tearing the lion’s mouth  which was the symbol of the Victory of Russian troops over the  Swedish in the war for the access to the Baltic sea.