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Sunset

Sunset at Diósgyőr Castle

Catch the sun slipping behind the medieval castle walls from a quiet park, starting with a quick coffee nearby.

Best time: late February to early March, or mid-OctoberAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:02

    Penny Market discount supermarket

    Grab a coffee or pastry at Penny Market discount supermarket. Check that it is open before you go, as hours vary by day.

  2. 16:17

    Castle of Diósgyőr

    Walk to the Castle of Diósgyőr. The castle grounds are open during these times: Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-March: daily 09:00-17:00. Closed: Dec 24-26. Dec 31-Jan 1.

  3. 16:22

    Szent Imre tér

    Walk from the castle to Szent Imre tér. This is the spot where the sun sets directly behind the castle on the chosen dates.

  4. 17:17

    Szent Imre tér

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets directly behind the castle on 27 Feb to 03 Mar and 10 Oct to 14 Oct, around 17:17 local time on 27 Feb.

  5. 17:47

    Castle of Diósgyőr

    Walk back to the Castle of Diósgyőr to see the architecture in the fading light before it closes.

Local tip

The walk between the castle and Szent Imre tér takes about 55 minutes. Plan your snack stop early so you have time to reach the viewing spot before the sun dips.

Check before you go

  • Penny Market discount supermarket hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
  • Castle of Diósgyőr hours: Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-March: daily 09:00-17:00. Closed: Dec 24-26. Dec 31-Jan 1.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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

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