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Khaju Bridge

Khaju Bridge is built over Zayanderud River in Isfahan, it connects the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter. This bridge was built during the reign of Safavid king Shah Abbas II around 1650. Khaju Bridge has 24 arches and is 133 meters long and 12 meters wide. The pieces of stone used in this bridge are over 2 meters long and the distance between every channel and the ceiling base is 21 meters.

 

 

Khaju Bridge is one of the famous bridges in Isfahan
It is is built over Zayanderud River
Interior of one of the arches of the bridge
Water flowing gently in the Zayanderud River
It was the month of February so there was a very little water in the river
Locals are walking on the lower tier of the brige
This structure is built in the middle of bridge and it gives a unique look to the bridge
Arches of the Khaju Bridge

This bridge served two functions in the past, a crossing bridge and a weir (dam). The lower section of the bridge is used as resting place in the hot summer months. On the upper level of the bridge, the main central aisle was utilized by horses and carts and the vaulted paths on either side by pedestrians.

This bridge is famous for it's breathtaking views of the river
The arches on the lower level are bigger than ones at the top
Very little remains of the tiles which decorated the bridge in the past
In the past, upper tier was used for multi-purpose
It is a popular scene to see local standing at the bridge and talking
And some of them were enjoying their smoke

The Khaju Bridge is noted as one of the finest construction and instance of Persian architecture. This bridge is an arch bridge and thus does not need cables or additional supports. The bridge was initially designed with artistic painting and tile-work but little remains today. Isfahan is considered by the locals as one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its architecture and this bridge is one of them.

Looking to the right side of the river, while standing at the bridge
Locals flock to this bridge in the evening for relaxation
Sun was almost going down and evening was fast approaching
In year 2008, the Khaju bridge was listed as ‘the most amazing bridges of world’
A full length view of the bridge
Three local girls walking on the bank of the river with Khaju Bridge in the background
I visited this bridge again on the second evening of my stay in Isfahan
Khaju Bridge at dusk
Lights of the Khaju Bridge seen in the waters of the river