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Golden Hour at Leonardo's Horse

Time your visit for the late afternoon sun to catch the bronze sculpture in its best light.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 18:21

    Bar Bianco

    Grab a coffee at Bar Bianco. It opens at 09:00, so this is a good early start before the crowds arrive. Note that it is cash only.

  2. 19:09

    Leonardo's Horse

    Walk to Leonardo's Horse in the courtyard of the San Siro race-track. The courtyard is open every day. Arrive here an hour before sunset to secure a good viewing angle as the sun moves toward the WNW.

  3. 20:39

    Just Cavalli

    Head to Just Cavalli inside Torre Branca in Sempione Park. It opens at 19:30, which is just before the sun sets at 21:09. Grab a drink or light snack to enjoy the final minutes of daylight.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WNW in July, which aligns well with the view from the San Siro courtyard toward the city. Bar Bianco is cash only, so bring small notes.

Check before you go

  • Bar Bianco is cash only.
  • Just Cavalli opens at 19:30.

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

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