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Sunset Views from the Heights

Skip the bridge traffic and head to the hills for the best vantage point of the bay and the monument.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:30

    Red Brick Cafe & Resto

    Grab a bite at Red Brick Cafe & Resto. The hilly location offers a relaxed start with Indonesian or Western food before the crowds arrive.

  2. 18:05

    Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument

    Walk up to the Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument. The statue faces west, aligning perfectly with the sunset. Arrive early to secure a good spot for photos of the monument against the sky.

  3. 18:45

    Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument

    Watch the sun dip below Ambon Bay. The golden light illuminates the statue and the water, creating a dramatic backdrop.

Local tip

The walk from the cafe to the monument is short but involves hills. Wear comfortable shoes. The cafe is open until 23:00, so you can linger after the sunset if you wish.

Check before you go

  • Red Brick Cafe & Resto is open from 10:00 to 23:00.
  • The monument is accessible during daylight and early evening.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ambon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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