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Sunset

Sunset Behind the Wall

Time your visit for the golden hour, when the sun slips directly behind the Olympic monument.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:48

    Dolce

    Grab a coffee or sweet treat at Dolce. It is a short walk from the monument and open late enough to fit your schedule.

  2. 18:33

    Sochi Park

    Walk to Sochi Park. The view is only about 17 minutes from the anchor, making it a convenient spot to settle in before the light changes. Find a seat that faces west.

  3. 19:03

    Sochi Park

    Watch the sunset. Between mid-April and late August, the sun sets directly behind the Wall of Champions from this vantage point.

  4. 19:48

    Семейное Кафе

    End the evening with a relaxed drink or light meal at Family Cafe. It is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to unwind after the show.

Local tip

Check the opening hours for Dolce and Family Cafe to ensure they align with your specific date, as times can shift slightly by season.

Check before you go

  • Dolce is open Mo-Su 10:00-21:00.
  • Family Cafe is open Mo-Su 08:30-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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

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