Derbent

Sea, mountains, ancient fortresses, and Caucasian hospitality.
Derbent is a fortress city on the Caspian Sea.
It is the southernmost city in Russia. From the sea to the mountains, ancient fortress walls stretch through Derbent, a majestic citadel rises above the city, and the streets hide in the shade of ancient trees.

City Photos

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How to Get There

Mineralnye Vody

about 1 hour 20 minutes

Moscow

about 3 hours

Saint Petersburg

about 3 hours 40 minutes

Interesting Facts

2000

years

— the age of the city. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia.

In 733–734

the Juma Mosque was built

— the oldest mosque in Russia.

28°C

— this is how warm

the Caspian Sea gets in summer

>100

rivers

flow into the Caspian Sea including the Volga River.

Derbent Tourist Information Center

Derbent,
30a Tagi-Zade Street
Mon–Fri 9:00 am‑6:00 pm

Navigation

42.06,48.30

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Weather in Derbent

+3°C/+37°F

09.01.2026

overcast

overcast

Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
16:32
Humidity

91%

Wind

2.6 km/h

High

+14°C/+57°F

Low

+3°C/+37°F