Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent

Derbent is a city in 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 .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dzhuma Mosque and Derbent Lighthouse.
The Juma Mosque of Derbent is a Shi'ite Friday mosque…
The is the southernmost lighthouse…
Muslim Magomayev Azerbaijani State Musical Drama…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sabnova and Jalgan.
is a rural locality in , Republic of Dagestan, Russia. is situated 4 km west of Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent.
Dzhalgan is a rural locality in , Republic of Dagestan, Russia. is situated 5 km southwest of Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent.

Gorodskoy Okrug Derbent

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Latitude
42.0628° or 42° 3′ 46″ north
Longitude
48.2958° or 48° 17′ 45″ east
Open location code
8HJC377W+48
Geo­Names ID

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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 Church of the Holy All-Savior of Derbent and Achigsyrt.

Dagestan: Highlights

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