Timeline
16:38
Grab a coffee at Norma Coffee Club. It is a short walk from the memorial and opens early enough for a pre-sunset start.
17:08
Walk to Erzsébet tér. This is the main square, named after Queen Elizabeth in 1898. It is about 21 minutes on foot from the Castle Gate Memorial, placing you in position well before the sun dips.
17:53
Watch the sunset. From Erzsébet tér, the sun sets directly behind the Castle Gate Memorial on 22 Oct to 27 Oct and 14 Feb to 19 Feb. The light aligns perfectly at this moment.
18:23
End the evening with a meal at Placc. This traditional pizzeria is just a minute’s walk from Erzsébet tér, serving local specialties like lepény and dödölle.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Norma Coffee Club (Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00; Sa 08:00-16:00) to ensure it is open before sunset. Placc is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.
Check before you go
- Norma Coffee Club closes at 19:00 on weekdays and 16:00 on Saturdays. Ensure you arrive before these times.
- The sunset alignment dates vary by location. For Erzsébet tér, the alignment occurs 22 Oct to 27 Oct and 14 Feb to 19 Feb.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Norma Coffee Club is open at 16:38 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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