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Sunset

Golden Hour at St Mary's

Grab a coffee, watch the light shift across the Gothic towers, then settle in for the evening.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:51

    Nowa Prowincja

    Start with a coffee and light bites at Nowa Prowincja. The artistic atmosphere and hidden room on the first floor make it a perfect prelude to the evening.

  2. 15:06

    St Mary's Basilica

    Walk to St Mary's Basilica. Arrive early enough to take in the soaring interior and Veit Stoss's magnificent altar before the crowds gather for the golden light outside.

  3. 16:01

    St Mary's Basilica

    Position yourself in the main square to watch the sunset. The low light will highlight the Gothic brickwork of the two unequal towers as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  4. 16:51

    Ambasada Śledzia

    End the night at Ambasada Śledzia. Enjoy Polish tapas and drinks in the nice outside patio or the poetry-sprawled interior.

Local tip

St Mary's Basilica is closed during Mass. Check the schedule if you plan to visit inside.

Check before you go

  • St Mary's Basilica: Mon-Sat 12:00-18:00, Sun 14:00-18:00, no visits during Mass.

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