Timeline
17:04
Grab a coffee or pastry at Café Dias. It is just a short walk from the observatory and open until late, so you can enjoy a quiet moment before the evening crowds arrive.
17:24
Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa
Head back to the Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa. Find a spot on the grounds that faces west. By this time, the golden light is hitting the landscape, setting the stage for the final act.
17:39
Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa
The sun sets toward the WSW. Watch the light fade from the observatory grounds, where the sky turns deep blue over the Tagus valley.
Local tip
Café Dias is open Mo-Sa 08:00-23:59. The observatory grounds are open for viewing, but check if the museum building itself is open if you wish to enter.
Check before you go
- Café Dias: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:59
Worth knowing
- Café Dias is open at 17:04 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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