Timeline
16:20
Grab a coffee and a pastry at mugs & co. It opens at 07:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun starts to dip.
16:30
Walk ten minutes to La Rotonda della Besana. This 18th-century Neoclassical complex is now an exhibition space, but the real draw is the view. Turn your back to the building and look toward the WSW to catch the sun setting behind the city.
17:05
Stay for the golden light. The sun sets at 17:05, casting a warm glow over the piazza. This is the perfect moment to take in the architecture and the fading light.
17:25
Head to Lacerba for dinner. It is a ten-minute walk away and serves dishes inspired by the early 20th-century art movement, Futurism. It is a fittingly artistic end to an artistic afternoon.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on this date. Position yourself at La Rotonda facing that direction for the best shot.
Check before you go
- mugs & co. is open Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00.
- Lacerba has no listed hours, so check if it is open for dinner on the day you visit.
Worth knowing
- mugs & co. is open at 16:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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