Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent
Derbent is a city in Dagestan on the Caspian Sea. It dates back to the 8th century BCE and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the location of the mythical "Gates of Alexander," and easily one of the most impressive historical sites in Russia.Places of Interest
Highlights include Derbent Lighthouse and Dzhuma Mosque.
Derbent Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Bok, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Derbent Lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse in Russia, located in the city of Derbent, a city in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. It is in the center of the city, on the fortress wall between the parks named after Sergei Kirov and Nizami Ganjavi and about half a kilometer from the coastline.
Dzhuma Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Alfredovic, CC BY 3.0.
The Juma Mosque of Derbent is a Shi'ite Friday mosque and madrasa in the center of Old Derbent in the Republic of Dagestan in present-day Russia. The mosque was constructed by Iranians before the separation of Derbent from Iran as result of Treaty of Gulistan after the Russo-Persian War.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sabnova and Jalgan.
Sabnova
Village
Sabnova is a rural locality in Derbentsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 3,820 as of 2010. There are 51 streets. Sabnova is situated 4 km west of Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent.
Jalgan
Village
Dzhalgan is a rural locality in Derbentsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 725 as of 2010. There are 25 streets. Jalgan is situated 5 km southwest of Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent.
Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent
- Also known as: “Gorod Derbent”
- Location: Dagestan, North Caucasus, Southern Russia, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe
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Latitude
42.0628° or 42° 3′ 46″ northLongitude
48.2958° or 48° 17′ 45″ eastElevation
-5 metres (-16 feet)Open location code
8HJC377W+48GeoNames ID
830809
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In Other Languages
“Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent” goes by many names.
- Russian: “Городской Округ Дербент”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dzhalgan and Pervyy-Poselok.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Achigsyrt and Rodnik Petra Velikogo.
Dagestan: Must-Visit Destinations
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