Timeline
16:17
Start with a quiet coffee. Grab a seat at Ancora cafe and enjoy the morning calm before the crowds arrive.
16:32
Microsoft (Historic Headquarters)
Walk to the viewing spot at Microsoft (Historic Headquarters). Arrive with enough time to find a good angle looking WNW.
17:17
Microsoft (Historic Headquarters)
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The historic building frames the sky perfectly as the golden light fades.
18:02
End the evening with a drink at O'Niell's Pub. It is open late and offers a relaxed atmosphere to decompress after the sunset.
Local tip
Ancora cafe closes at 12:00 on weekends, so if you are visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, aim for a weekday morning to ensure it is open for your first step.
Check before you go
- Ancora cafe: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-12:00
Worth knowing
- Ancora cafe is open at 16:17 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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