Reports from European Travellers about Tbilisi's Population (the Second Half of the 19th Century)
Journal: The near East and Georgia
Year: 2025

The present article draws upon the personal narratives of European travellers who visited Tbilisi during the latter half of the nineteenth century. These accounts offer insights into the ethno-religious composition of the city's population. The content of this information is derived from travellers' observations in various urban locations, namely the streets, markets and gardens of the city. The Tbilisi market has been termed the 'Babylon of ethnicities and languages', and the clothing and activ