Location: Republic of Dagestan
Top Things to do in Republic of Dagestan
- 1. Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent
- 2. Naryn-Kala Fortress
- 3. Dagestan Museum of Fine Art
- 4. Derbent Dzhuma-Mosque
- 5. Makhachkala Grand Mosque
- 6. Monument to Russian Teacher
- 7. Monument to Rasul Gamzatov
- 8. Dagestan State Russian Gorki Drama Theater
- 9. Derbent Lighthouse
- 10. Museum of Makhachkala City History
Top Restaurants in Republic of Dagestan
The 10 Best Things to Do in Republic of Dagestan, Russia
The Republic of Dagestan (Russian: Респу́блика Дагеста́н), or simply Dagestan (/ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ or /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/; Russian: Дагеста́н), is a federal subject (a republic) of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea coast. Its government was dissolved in a major corruption investigation on 5 February 2018, and the region is currently under the direct control of the Russian government.
Restaurants in Republic of Dagestan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By JoeMcBride - Little Rock, Arkansas
Visiting Derbent, where there has been a settlement for (according to the guide my group had) for over 5,000 years, gave me a new sense of perspective about history. Modern vehicles travel on roads that were once trade routes trod by camels and burros, and women and girls weave on looms not much changed since antiquity.
2. Naryn-Kala Fortress
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Niggimiggi - Zagreb, Croatia
However precious and impressive this fortress is, due to politically fragile Dagestan`s situation Derbent doesn`t get the attention it deserves. Not even nearly. Even though the city`s amazingly rich 5000 year old history reflects in each stone of this fortress you`ll most probably see hardly any visitors around it. It`s obvious that Derbent has most of its past been a part of the eastern,islamic world, and the powerful influence of islam is still very present in the way people think,communicate and live their daily lives. Which means it`s incredibly conservative society. The streets are quiet, women are covered from head to toes and it`s a bit scarry to witness such a strong influence of (radical)islam. It prevents this town,as well as many others from realizing its true potential and it`s sad..
I`ve never been to any place like this though and I recommend it as a must see.
3. Dagestan Museum of Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Olga s - Sofia, Bulgaria
К сожалению, у нас не было времени придти в этот музей пораньше, добрались только к закрытию... и, представьте, себе, нас пропустили внутрь, снова включили свет, открыли залы (м.б. об этом не должна знать дирекция музея?). Но если бы не эти милые отзывчивые женщины-смотрительницы, я бы так и не оказалась в этом музее, не увидела картины Ф. Рубо, шедевры декоративного искусства народов Дагестана?... Всем большое спасибо за понимание!..
4. Derbent Dzhuma-Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By FilAmfighter1 - Torrance, California
This mosque is really interesting as its from the 7th century. The art work is very beautiful. The whole mosque shifted in an earth quake and they planted trees to stabilize it long ago, the trees are giant now. The trees a a sycamore type about 800 years old according to some scientists.
5. Makhachkala Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Notyourblond
Около этой мечети мы оказались как раз за пару минут до начала намаза. Толпы мужчин со всех сторон стремились в мечеть. Под ноги проходящим кидались попрошайки (такого количества попрошаек-женщин всех возрастов и детей мы не видели больше нигде - в центре города они тоже есть, но меньше), причём милостыню они не просят, а требуют. Это испортило всё впечатление от мечети, а ведь она очень величественная и красивая.
6. Monument to Russian Teacher
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By soghomon - Makhachkala, Russia
monument is good itself, but there used to be a very good park where we had a lot of fun with kids. now it's all in ruins, there's a lot of garbage everywhere and people do nothing to make this place better
7. Monument to Rasul Gamzatov
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
8. Dagestan State Russian Gorki Drama Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
9. Derbent Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By FilAmfighter1 - Torrance, California
The sea has retreated a bit leaving this light house high and dry from the sea. It is interesting to see.
10. Museum of Makhachkala City History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Olga s - Sofia, Bulgaria
По этому адресу: проспект Петра Первого 23 \ 1 - находится также Центр этнической культуры. На первом этаже - выставка-продажа изделий народов Дагестана: от традиционных женских украшений до домотканных ковров. оружия, бытовой керамики и пр. Здесь всегда посетители, чаще гости Махачкалы. в поисках оригинальных сувениров. На втором этаже - просторный выставочный комплекс - сменные выстави произведений современных дагестанских художников. Нам провела экскурсию арт-директор ЦЭК Патимат Шаруханова, очень увлеченная своим делом, готовая рассказывать о коллекции ЦЭК и его проектах всем, кто проявляет интерес и даже случайно оказывается гостем выставки...
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