| Derbent Дербeнт | ||
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| State | Russia | |
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| Federated state | Dagestan | |
| Region | Southern Russia | |
| Territory | Ciscaucasia | |
| Surface | 69.63 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 119.200 (2010 census)--> | |
| Prefix tel | 7 87240 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 368600 | |
| Time zone | UTC 4 | |
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 | ATTENTION: Even if less than the other areas of Ciscaucasia, Dagestan is also an unstable area with a very high risk of violence. The authorities advise against visiting Derbent without good reason |
Derbent or Derbend (in Russian, rutulo and avar Дербейнт, in lesga: Кьвевар, in Azerbaijani: Dərbənd; in lak: Чурул in Tatar Дэрбэнд and in Hebrew דארבּאנד) is a city of Russia in Autonomous Republic of Dagestan.
To know
Derbent is one of the most important cities in the Ciscaucasia and boasts of being one of the oldest cities in the world, the oldest in the whole Russia. The first nucleus of Derbent dates back to the late Bronze Age (about 5000 years BC).
The strength of Derbent is multiculturalism as its many names testify, almost all of which can be defined as "endonyms" because rather than being translations of the name into languages foreign to the city, they are the names with which each of the different ethnic groups present here call it .
When to go
Derbent is a Caucasian city and as such has a climate very similar to what a city in Southern Italy can be. Except for the fact that at the moment there are no particular events or reasons to go here, quite the opposite, Derbent offers the best of itself in the summer - autumn period when temperatures are mild enough not to allow the tourist to enjoy the city.
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 5 | 4,3 | 7,5 | 13,2 | 19,4 | 24,6 | 27,9 | 27,5 | 23,3 | 16,7 | 11,6 | 7,7 |
| Minimum (° C) | 0,6 | -0,2 | 2,8 | 7,4 | 12,7 | 17,7 | 21,3 | 20,7 | 16,6 | 10,9 | 6,7 | 3,1 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 13,1 | 21,2 | 19,3 | 12 | 16 | 17,4 | 33,7 | 16,2 | 26 | 34,3 | 17,9 | 29,4 |
Background
Although Derbent has existed since millennia BC, written records of the foundation tell us about its port on the Caspian Sea and date back to the sixth century. BC, when Derbent has already become, from a village that it was, a city. The city we see today is the reconstruction of Derbent which also took place in ancient times, in 438 AD. by the Persians who gave it its name. Derbent in Persian it means "closed door" and indicated here the city enclosed between the mighty gates of its magnificent fortress, now a UNESCO protected site.
How to orient yourself
Derbent: full screen map.How to get
By plane
There are no airports in the area; the closest is in the capital Machačkala.
Connections to Derbent all depart from Machačkala
What see
- 1 Naryn-Kala fortress (Крепость "Нарын-Кала").
- 2 Boundary walls (Дербентская стена). The surrounding walls of Derbent are a majestic work that surrounds the city along the shores of the Caspian Sea for the most part.
- 3 Friday Mosque (Мечеть Джума). The oldest mosque in Russia.
- 4 Armenian church (Армянский храм). Built in the nineteenth century, an example of Armenian architecture.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 City stadium (стадион).
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
Before embarking on the journey consult:
- Safe travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) (Country safety information).
