Timeline
09:01
Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes
Walk 35 minutes from Erarta Museum to the Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes. Arrive with time to spare to watch the sky lighten over the granite statues.
09:46
Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes
Stand by the sphinxes as the sun breaks the horizon. The early January light casts long shadows across the ancient stone, marking the start of your day.
10:06
Head back toward the city center and stop at WöD. It opens at 09:00, which is just in time for a hearty breakfast or a warm drink to recover from the cold morning air.
10:46
Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
End your morning at the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Wander through the galleries to warm up and enjoy the contrast between the ancient outdoors and the modern art inside.
Local tip
January mornings in Saint Petersburg are dark and cold. Dress warmly for the walk to the sphinxes, and check the route from Erarta to WöD if you need specific directions.
Check before you go
- WöD opens at 09:00 on weekdays and Sundays. Plan your walk from the sphinxes to ensure you arrive after this time.
- Erarta Museum is open from 11:00 on weekdays. If you arrive before 11:00, you can sit in the café on the 3rd floor or explore the surrounding area.
Worth knowing
- WöD is open at 10:06 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).