Royal Cafe

Best photo · Right at opening, when the courtyard is nearly empty and the soft morning light falls on the cream front; the roof is best in the clear light of late morning.

Best combo: Photos here, then a meal at Royal Cafe.

Best photo · Late afternoon, when warm light falls on the gilded dome and the tank is calm enough for a reflection; during Muharram evenings for the lit chandeliers, if access allows.

Best combo: Photos here, then a meal at Royal Cafe.

Best photo · Early evening, when the lamps come on and the cream-and-pink fronts glow against a blue sky; early morning for an empty street with no traffic.

Best combo: Photos here, then a meal at Royal Cafe.