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Sunset

Edelény Sunset at Szádvár

The 13th-century ruins of Szádvár hold their own against the evening sky, turning to gold in the late afternoon light.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:09

    Ruins of Szádvár

    Arrive at the ruins early. The site is free to visit, so you can wander the collapsed 18th-century structures and find a quiet spot to wait out the afternoon.

  2. 15:39

    Ruins of Szádvár

    Check the lighting. As the sun begins its descent toward the WSW, the stone walls catch the warm glow. This is the moment to position yourself for the final descent of the sun.

  3. 16:09

    Ruins of Szádvár

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets at 16:09, casting long shadows across the historic grounds. Stay for a few minutes as the light fades to blue.

  4. 16:54

    Ruins of Szádvár

    Head back down. With the visit complete, leave the ruins while the path is still clearly visible in the twilight.

Local tip

The ruins are free to visit, but there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate area. Bring water and snacks with you, as you will not find vendors on site.

Check before you go

  • Check the route for access to the ruins.
  • Sunset times vary by season: 16:09 in January, 19:28 in April, 20:35 in July, and 17:48 in October.
  • The site is free, but there are no opening hours to check as it is an outdoor ruin.

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

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