Kadriorg Park

This guide to Kadriorg Park in Tallinn follows Peter the Great's 1718 order for a Baltic summer estate that would run on gravity alone, no pumps, no engines, inspired by what his engineers had achieved at Peterhof. It traces architect Niccolo Michetti's design for three terraced gardens, sculpted gods and a thundering cascade meant to outdo Versailles on this quiet stretch of coast. Look at the lower garden as you listen, and consider how much of that grand plan you can still see standing today.