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Eat an early dinner at Mullixhiu. This slow-food spot is right near Grand Park along the Artificial Lake, making it the perfect starting point. The kitchen is open until 22:30, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a meal before heading out.
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Grand Park along the Artificial Lake
Walk to Grand Park along the Artificial Lake. It is a 10-minute walk from the restaurant. Find a spot among the huge trees with a view of the open spaces and the lake. The park is the ideal vantage point for the evening sky.
20:12
Grand Park along the Artificial Lake
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets at 20:12, heading toward the WNW. The golden light begins at 19:31, painting the mountains surrounding the park in warm hues.
20:42
End the evening with a drink or dessert at Artigiano. Located just a 12-minute walk from the park, this Italian pizza restaurant stays open until 23:45, offering a cozy place to linger after the sun goes down.
Local tip
The walk from Mullixhiu to the park is short and easy. After sunset, the park can get dark, so keep your phone handy if you walk back to the restaurant.
Check before you go
- Mullixhiu is open Mo-Su 18:00-22:30 and 12:00-16:00. For a sunset plan, arrive before 18:00 to secure a table for the early dinner slot, or ensure you are eating before 18:00 if you prefer the late afternoon slot. However, since sunset is at 20:12, the 18:00 start time is the logical choice to finish eating before the main event.
- Artigiano is open 07:00-23:45, so it will be open for your post-sunset visit.
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