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Sunset

Golden Hour at Taman Budaya

Grab a coffee, catch the last light on the cultural center, and wind down with gelato.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:52

    Makabana

    Start with a calm coffee at Makabana. It is open from 07:00 to 22:00, so you have plenty of time to sit and plan your route before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:22

    Taman Budaya Raden Saleh

    Walk to Taman Budaya Raden Saleh. Arrive with forty minutes to spare to explore the complex and find a good vantage point. The park is former zoo land, offering open spaces and views of the theater buildings.

  3. 18:02

    Taman Budaya Raden Saleh

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 18:02. The golden light begins around 17:32, so the sky will be warming up as you wait for the final moment.

  4. 18:32

    Gelato Matteo

    End the evening with real Italian gelato at Gelato Matteo. The shop is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Saturdays, giving you time to enjoy a cone or brioche after the light fades.

Local tip

Check the route from Makabana to Taman Budaya Raden Saleh, as walking directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Makabana is open 07:00-22:00.
  • Gelato Matteo is open 10:00-22:00 on weekdays and 10:00-23:00 on Saturdays.

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

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