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The citadel of the Derbent fortress, built to guard the Caspian Gates leading into Persia. The main jewel of Derbent was constructed in the 6th century by order of Persian Shah Khosrow I Anushirvan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress was built over several centuries. Today, it is an open-air museum. You can explore three-meter-high fortress walls, underground water reservoirs, the oldest mosque in Russia, a Christian temple, the Khan’s palace, and an ancient prison.
55, 9th Magal St., Derbent
Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Vorontsov Palace
The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century for Count Mikhail Vorontsov, governor-general of the Novorossiysk region. The northern facade of the palace is designed in Tudor style, while the southern terrace, "guarded" by marble lions, incorporates elements of Eastern architecture.
"Heart of Chechnya" Mosque
One of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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