The alleys of the regular part of Catherine Park are lined with allegorical sculptures of mythological characters by early 18C Italian sculptors: Baratta, Banatsa, Tarsia, Zorzoni, Marinali, Dzeminiani, Modolo. Most of these sculptures were made by the order of Peter the Great, to honor the victory of Russia in the Northern War and to glorify its political and cultural might.
     On the alley in front of the Catherine Palace and in the middle of parterres there are statues of Hercules, Galatea, Amphitrite, wife of God of the sea Poseidon, Perseus and Andromeda, as well as allegorical sculptures "Military Glory", "Splendor", "Peace", "Love for Motherland" and allegorical busts symbolizing the months of the year.
     By the front steps of the palace there are allegorical statues, called «Glory» and «Wisdom», as well as statues of the heroes of Greek mythology, Sibyllae and Iole, the lover of Heracles.
     The photograph above depicts the statue "Allegory of Peace" by early 18C unknown Italian sculptor. The statue is installed in the middle of ornamental parterre in front of the Catherine Palace. The allegory of peace is shown as a beautiful young woman holding a torch. The extinguishing torch symbolizes the end of Northern War with Sweden, which was glorious for Russia.