Isfahan wooden bridge: a passage on history and memories
The wooden bridge, which is also known as the Little Khajo bridge, is one of the historical bridges of Isfahan city, which is located on the Zayandeh river. This bridge, which dates back to the Safavid era, has become one of the popular tourist attractions of Isfahan with its beautiful architecture and pleasant atmosphere.
A look at the history of the bridge:
Safavid era: A wooden bridge was built during Shah Safavi’s era and by order of Mirza Taqiuddin Mohammad Amin Sadr, his prime minister.
Qajar period: The bridge was restored and rebuilt during the Qajar period.
Recent renovations: The wooden bridge has been renovated several times in recent years.
Architecture and specifications:
Length and width: The wooden bridge is 147 meters long and 12 meters wide.
Spans: This bridge has 21 spans, 19 spans are active and 2 spans are blocked over time.
Materials: The main materials of the bridge are brick and stone, and its decorations include tiling and wall paintings.
Decorations: The decorations of the bridge include mosaic and seven-color tiling with Slime, Khatai and geometric motifs. Wall paintings of the bridge were also added during the Qajar era.
Corridors: The bridge has two corridors on both sides that allow people to pass and watch the scenery of Zayandeh Rood.
Role and use:
Connecting the two sides of the Zayandeh River: In the past, the wooden bridge played an important role in connecting the two sides of the Zayandeh River and facilitating the passage of people and caravans.
Venue for celebrations: During the Safavid era, this bridge was the venue for national celebrations such as the water sprinkler festival and the Armenian pilgrims’ festival.
Recreational center: The wooden bridge has always attracted people’s attention due to its beautiful scenery and pleasant atmosphere and has been used as a place for recreation and leisure.
