The Peterhof Palace (Russian: Петерго́ф; IPA: [pʲɪtʲɪrˈɡof],^[1] Dutch for Peter's Court)^[2] is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, 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 center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.