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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Sphinxes

Catch the late afternoon light on the ancient sphinxes before settling in for the evening.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:40

    Tefsi

    Start with a drink at this Russian restaurant. It is open from 12:00 to 24:00, so you have plenty of time to grab a bite or a drink before the light changes.

  2. 17:30

    Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes

    Walk to the Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the granite figures. This is your moment to see them in the fading light.

  3. 18:30

    Staryy Tbilisi

    End the evening at Staryy Tbilisi. This unassuming Georgian spot is just a short walk away and serves great food until 23:00, making it a perfect cozy finish.

Local tip

The walk from the sphinxes to the final restaurant is short and easy. Keep an eye on the time as the light fades quickly in October.

Check before you go

  • Staryy Tbilisi closes at 23:00.
  • Русская Рюмочная №1 closes at 24:00.

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

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