Timeline
06:50
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II "Cuore di re"
Walk to the viewing spot at Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II "Cuore di re". This public art installation is 45 minutes on foot from the main monument, located to the WNW. Arrive early to find a good vantage point facing ESE toward the monument.
07:25
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II "Cuore di re"
Watch the sunrise. Around 07:25 local time, the sun rises directly behind the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. The light is soft and the atmosphere is quiet before the city wakes up.
07:50
Head to Bar...donecchia for coffee and a pastry. It is a café just 8 minutes from the viewing spot. Open from 07:00, so it will be ready for you shortly after the sunrise moment.
Local tip
The viewing spot is a bit of a walk from the main monument. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket for the early morning chill.
Check before you go
- Bar...donecchia opens at 07:00, which works perfectly for this early plan.
- The alignment only happens on specific dates: 14 Nov to 21 Nov and 21 Jan to 28 Jan. Check the calendar for your visit.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Bar...donecchia is open at 07:50 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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