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Evening

Golden Hour at the Sphinxes

Catch the last warm light on ancient stone before diving into the city's nightlife.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 21:06

    Гаражсарай

    Grab a bite at Гаражсарай. It is a 4 minute walk from the anchor and open until 23:00, so it is perfect for a pre-sunset meal.

  2. 21:56

    Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes

    Walk 28 minutes southeast to the Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes. Arrive just before sunset to see the granite statues in the golden light.

  3. 22:51

    Бюро

    Head to Бюро for a drink. It is a 10 minute walk from the anchor and opens at 12:00, making it a reliable spot for evening cocktails.

Local tip

The walk to the Sphinxes is a bit of a trek (28 minutes), so use the time before sunset to enjoy your meal. Бюро stays open late, so you can linger after the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Гаражсарай is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
  • Бюро is open 12:00-01:00.

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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