Timeline
16:39
Grab a coffee at Café Dias. It opens at 08:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.
16:55
Walk 16 minutes from the café to the Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino. The building sits at Alcântara, facing the river. Find a spot in the garden or courtyard that looks out toward the WSW.
17:39
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The light turns warm and golden as it sets toward the WSW, illuminating the historic facade and the water beyond.
18:09
Stay for a few moments as the blue hour sets in. The quiet of the archive grounds offers a peaceful end to the day.
Local tip
The walk from Café Dias is short and straightforward. Keep an eye on the sky as you approach the Arquivo; the best light is often just before the sun actually touches the horizon.
Check before you go
- Café Dias is open Mo-Sa 08:00-23:59.
- Sunset is at 17:39 on 15 January.
Worth knowing
- Café Dias is open at 16:39 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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