Derbent Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Dagestan, Russia
About Derbent
It is the southernmost city in Russia. Derbent occupies the narrow gateway between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains connecting the Eurasian Steppe to the north and the Iranian Plateau to the south. It has a population of roughly 124,000 residents (2018). Derbent resembles a huge museum and has magnificent mountains and shore nearby, and therefore possesses much touristic potential, further increased by UNESCO's classification of the citadel, ancient city and fortress as a World Heritage Site in 2003; however, instability in the region has halted development. The city is home to machine building, food, textile, fishing and fishery supplies, construction materials and wood industries. It is the center of Russian brandy production. The educational infrastructure includes a universit
Top Attractions in Derbent
Explore the best things to see and do in Derbent:
- ★Citadel of Derbent
- ★Embankment and beach
- ★House of Peter I
- ★Museum of the History of World Cultures and Religions
Derbent Travel Guide Sections
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