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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kuğulu Park

Grab a coffee, catch the last light on the swans, and finish with a nightcap.

Best time: 17:06About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:02

    Quito Coffee

    Stop at Quito Coffee for a quick coffee or pastry. It is a short walk from the park and open until late.

  2. 17:32

    Tunus Caddesi Kuğulu Park

    Walk to Tunus Caddesi Kuğulu Park. Find a spot near the pond where the sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light on the water and the swans.

  3. 18:17

    Cafe des Cafes

    End the evening at Cafe des Cafes. It is nearby and offers a slick European-style atmosphere with Italian and Spanish choices to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

Kuğulu Park is small, so arrive early to secure a good view of the pond. The sun sets toward the WSW, so position yourself on the eastern or southern side of the pond for the best angle.

Check before you go

  • Cafe des Cafes is open Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00 and Su 09:30-22:00. Check the day of your visit to ensure it is still open after sunset.

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

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