Timeline
14:59
Grab a coffee and a seat at this nearby café. It opens at 09:00, so it is ready for an early afternoon start.
15:29
Walk to St. Ilya's Church. The temple is open Mon-Fri until 18:30, which fits perfectly with the late January sunset schedule. Circle the rotunda and admire the Ionic columns while the light is still bright.
16:29
Stand in front of the church as the sun sets toward the SW. The golden light hits the yellow facade just as the day ends.
16:59
End your walk with a sweet treat at this bakery. It is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a warm pastry as the sky turns dark.
Local tip
Check the tram route from Ladozhskaya if you need to get to the area. The bakery is open later than the café, making it a safe bet for a post-sunset stop.
Check before you go
- St. Ilya's Church closes at 18:30 on weekdays. Ensure you arrive before this time to enter the grounds.
- The bakery stays open until 21:00, so you have ample time after sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).