Type: Monument - Bridge
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Gilgit
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 18th-19th Century CE
Description: The Gilgit Bridge, running 129.5 m long over the torrential rapids of the Gilgit River, was built during 1895 and 1896, at the end of the city`s traditional bazar. Historically, it was strictly prohibited from traversing the bridge while mounted on horseback, and people were not allowed to smoke or carry lamps while crossing.
Latitude: 35.924945139
Longitude: 74.310957853
Ownership: Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Built Heritage of Gilgit Baltistan by Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation
Published In: Unpublished
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
