The Grand Peterhof Palace is an 18th-century mansion situated in St Petersburg, Russia. The palace was built by Peter the Great as a display of Russian grandeur and served 200 years as a summer residence for the emperors. Historically, the palace has served as a venue for celebrations, balls, and masquerades. Weddings, baptisms, and prayers were performed in the Palace Church. During World War II, the Grand Palace was burned and blown up by German occupiers. It has since been restored and today, visitors can take a tour of the palace and view the magnificent architecture, art, furniture, and sculptures.