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Naryn-kala Fortress, Derbent

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Naryn-kala Fortress, Derbent

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Naryn-Kala is an ancient pre-Arab citadel, part of the fortress of Derbent, connected to the Caspian Sea by double walls, designed to block the so-called Caspian Gate to the Persian Power. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°3'10"N, 48°16'27"E
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Derbent Russia

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Naryn-kala Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sinagoga Kele-Numaz, Dzhuma Mosque, Derbent Lighthouse, Cerkov Svatogo Vsespasitela.

  • sinagoga kele numaz derbent0.9 miE
    Synagogue

    Sinagoga Kele-Numaz, Derbent

    24 min walk • Kele-Numaz is a synagogue in Dagestan's Derbent on Tagi-Zade Street, house 94. The center of spiritual life of the Jews of Derbent.

  • dzhuma mosque derbent~1750 ftNE
    Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

    Dzhuma Mosque, Derbent

    9 min walk • Derbent Juma Mosque is the oldest mosque in Russia and the CIS. The mosque is located in the center of the old part of the city of Derbent.

  • derbent lighthouse1.3 miNE
    Lighthouse

    Derbent Lighthouse, Derbent

    33 min walk • The Derbent Lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse in Russia, located in the Dagestan city of Derbent.

  • cerkov svatogo vsespasitela derbent0.7 miNE
    Church

    Cerkov Svatogo Vsespasitela, Derbent

    19 min walk • The Church of the Holy Savior is an Armenian church in the city of Derbent, Russia. It is located in the city center at 7 Kazi-Magomed Street.

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Which popular attractions are close to Naryn-kala Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Dzhuma Mosque, Derbent (9 min walk), Cerkov Svatogo Vsespasitela, Derbent (19 min walk), Sinagoga Kele-Numaz, Derbent (24 min walk).

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