The Pyramid Fountain is one of the fountains in the Lower Park of the Peterhof Palace and Park Ensemble in Peterhof (Saint Petersburg).
This fountain is one of the most powerful, beautiful and original fountains of the Lower Park of Peterhof, and in total there are about 150 fountains in the park.
The Pyramid fountain is located in the eastern part of the Lower Park, which is called "Montplaisir" (from the ensemble of the Montplaisir Palace located here), and it is clearly visible from afar.
In addition to its beauty and power, the Pyramid fountain is considered the most water-rich, since it consumes about 100 liters of water in one second.
From the first day of its existence, the principle of operation of this technically complex fountain has not changed.
The fountain was built, as well as The Grand Peterhof Palace with parks, according to the decree of Peter I and the drawing of N. Michetti approved by him. In 1724, M.G. Zemtsov completed the construction of the fountain.
At the end of the 18th century, the fountain received a marble frame.
The fountain is a four-sided seven-stage pyramid, which is completely formed by 505 powerful water jets, which beat with such force that at first glance you can not even imagine that the obelisk consists entirely of water.
The fountain's pool is framed by a marble fence with railings decorated with decorative vases. Water from the fountain pool falls down the steps.
Video of the Pyramid Fountain
In addition to the impressive power, the Pyramid fountain has a symbolic meaning: in the early 18th century, the Russian army had a tradition-at the end points of its movement and in the battlefields to install wooden or stone obelisks, shaped like a pyramid. Thus, the fountain on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, which is a snow-white foaming mass of water, from a distance resembling a triumphal obelisk, is a kind of monument in honor of the victory of Russian troops during the Northern War.
Practical information
The fountains of Peterhof are closed for the winter (do not work) - from about the middle of October until the 20th of April.
In winter, when the fountains are not working, the entrance to the Lower Park is free (free of charge).
During the summer season, the fountains are open and the entrance to the park is paid.
Tickets to the park can be purchased at the ticket offices located directly near the entrances to the park or in advance-online on the official website.
The opening hours of the park and fountains, as well as the conditions of visiting and the cost of tickets, are recommended to check on the website of the State Museum-Reserve "Peterhof": peterhofmuseum.
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