Timeline
13:00
Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes
Head to the Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes. These two granite statues are over three thousand years old, excavated in 1820 near the temple of Amenhotep III. They stand as a quiet, unexpected piece of ancient history in the city.
13:15
Walk ten minutes to Шоко-Мокко for a coffee or hot chocolate. This café is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, making it a perfect mid-afternoon stop to warm up and rest.
13:45
Take a nine-minute walk to Staryy Tbilisi. This unassuming spot serves great Georgian food with dishes averaging around RUB 650. It is open from 11:00 to 23:00, so you can enjoy a relaxed meal here.
14:30
Church of the Mother of God the Merciful
Return to the Church of the Mother of God the Merciful. Look for the sign on the wall towards Prospekt Bolshoy that says in red text: ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕСЕ! ("Christ has arisen"). It is a striking detail to note as you finish your outing.
Local tip
Most of the nearby restaurants near the Church are open until late, but the Georgian restaurant Staryy Tbilisi and the café Шоко-Мокко are both open from early afternoon, ensuring you will find service when you arrive.
Check before you go
- Staryy Tbilisi is open 11:00-23:00.
- Шоко-Мокко is open 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).