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Golden Hour at the Muravyovsky Fountain

The Muravyovsky Fountain gives water on a strict schedule, and in the late afternoon light, the spray catches the sun just right. Time your visit for the golden hour, then stay for dinner.

Best time: sunsetAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 18:35

    Cafe Il'men'

    Grab a bite at Il'men' before the rush. It is the best local restaurant outside the hotel, serving standard fare in a relaxed setting.

  2. 19:05

    Staraya Russa Balneologic Resort

    Walk to the Muravyovsky Fountain in the park. The fountain gives water strictly on schedule, so check the timing if you arrive early. The sculptures and buildings are unremarkable, but the fountain itself is the main draw.

  3. 19:55

    Staraya Russa Balneologic Resort

    Wait by the fountain for the golden light. On 15 April, the sun sets toward the WNW around 20:05, casting a warm glow on the water spray just before dark.

  4. 20:35

    Пиццерия

    Head to the Pizzeria for a late evening drink or light meal. It stays open until 21:00, giving you time to wind down after the evening chill sets in.

Local tip

The fountain operates on a strict schedule: 07:00-09:00, 11:30-14:30, and 18:00-19:30. If you miss the window, you will have to wait for the next one.

Check before you go

  • Muravyovsky Fountain water times: 07:00-09:00, 11:30-14:30, 18:00-19:30.
  • Il'men' hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 13:00-04:00.
  • Pizzeria hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.

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

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