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Mikhail’s Bridge over the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi, 1885

Stone arch bridge known as Mikhail’s Bridge crossing the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi with horse-drawn carts nearby.

Mikhail’s Bridge spanning the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, photographed by Engel in 1885.

This photograph shows Mikhail’s Bridge crossing the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi in 1885. The multi-arch stone bridge was an important transportation link during the late nineteenth century, connecting different districts of the expanding city. Horse-drawn carts visible on the riverbank illustrate everyday transportation of the period, while the surrounding buildings and hillside settlements reveal the urban landscape of Tbilisi during the Imperial era.

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Date
1885
Photographer
Alexander Engel
Source
Georgian Museum of Photography
Attribution
Alexander Engel Collection
Rights
Museum collection - Licensing available
Alexander EngelGeorgiaOld TbilisiCity Panoramas, Districts & River ViewsLandmarks, Churches & BridgesBridges & Infrastructure (bridges, rail stations)