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Sunset at the Living Bridge

The name is a holdover from the bridge's earlier incarnation as a pontoon bridge with a lively sway. Here is how to catch the sun dipping behind it.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:23

    Cafe Sadko

    Grab a simple bite at Cafe Sadko. It is a cheap café with a very convenient location where you can get tolerable, basic Russian food like beef kotlety or stuffed cabbage. Order at the counter.

  2. 19:38

    Парк Победы

    Walk 11 minutes through Парк Победы. From here, the sun sets directly behind the Living Bridge on 23 April to 26 April and 16 August to 20 August. Find a spot in the park to wait.

  3. 20:23

    Парк Победы

    Watch the sunset. The light fades as the sun aligns perfectly behind the bridge structure.

  4. 20:53

    Cafe Bashnya

    End your evening with pizza or sushi at Cafe Bashnya. This eatery offers what has become the most popular food in Russia. Free Wi-Fi is available if you want to stay a while.

Local tip

Cafe Sadko is semi self-serve. Check that you arrive before 21:00 if you plan to eat there after the sunset, as closing time is Mo-Su 21:00.

Check before you go

  • Cafe Sadko closes at 21:00.
  • The sunset alignment at Парк Победы is specific to late April and mid-August.

Worth knowing

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

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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