Si-o-se-pol Bridge

When the name of the city of Isfahan comes to mind, everyone remembers Si-o-se-pol bridge. A large bridge on the Zayanderud river, which displays its unique beauty on the river.

The bridge of Si-o-se-pol made during the Safavid period, Shah Abbas. It was built by the commander of Shah Abbas, Allahverdi Khan. Allahverdi Khan was a descendant of Georgian people. There are 33 letters in the Georgian language. Therefore, people believed that this number was the figure of letters in this language. But later, it turned out that the bridge had 40 arches and this belief completely rejected. Over time, these 40 arches turned into 33 numbers due to the destruction.

At the time of Shah Abbas, the main plan of the Isfahan city was Chaharbagh, which consisted of two perpendicular axes. Si-o-se-pol bridge was placed along one of these principal axes to connect Charbagh Abbasi to the upper Chaharbagh, the Garden of Hezar Jarib, Abbasabad and the New Julfa district.

The materials that used to build the Si-o-se-pol bridge are stone, brick, Sarooj and, plaster. Experts say that moisture strengthens this bridge. That's why the Si-o-se-pol bridge did not destroy during the time. However, it should be noted that the water of the Zayanderud River has dried up, and this is an overflowing river only in the days of Nowruz. That's why the bridge is at risk of destruction.

• Celebrations

At the Safavid period, Si-o-se-pol bridge was the place for holding some celebrations as follows:

Watering celebration: During the Safavid period, the king and his family gathered with people on Si-o-se-pol bridge and sprayed water and rose water over them. Usually, this ceremony was held on July 4th every year.

Epiphany: Epiphany is one of the Christian celebrations that held on the occasion of the baptism of Christ. The Armenians set up this celebration on January 13th alongside the Si-o-se-pol bridge.

Nowruz: In the Safavid period, the Nowruz celebration lasted from three to seven days, and Si-o-se-pol bridge illuminated.

• What is the best time to go?

The best time to visit this historical bridge is Nowruz. Because in these days, Zayanderud is full of water. When the river is full of water, the image of the Si-o-se-pol bridge is reflected in the water and creates a spectacular view at nights.

• Getting there?
  
  You can go to the Si-o-se-pol bridge by public transport very comfortably and inexpensively.
   
  • Metro: You can take the Imam Hussein metro station from Imam Square and get off at the Enghelab Station.
     
  • Bus: To use the bus, you can use the buses at the Imam Hussein Station to the Enghelab Station to reach the bridge.