Khaju Bridge
پل خواجو
A two-storey bridge and dam from the reign of Abbas II, with an octagonal pavilion at its center, finely painted tile on the arcades, and people often singing beneath it at night.
Khaju Bridge, built around 1650, is about 133 m long. It serves as both a bridge and a dam regulating the water level of the Zayandeh River, with sluice gates and steps on its lower level. The octagonal pavilion at the center was once the king's viewing spot, and painted tile decoration survives inside the arcades. In the evenings, local men often sing Persian folk songs in the lower arches, and the sound echoes beneath the vaults. It is one of Isfahan's most human-scale night scenes. It is free and open all day. About 2 km from Si-o-se-pol, you can walk along the riverbank or ride a shared bicycle between the two.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Joui Bridge
- Si-o-se-pol
- Chaharbagh Abbasi Street
- Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
- Chaharbagh School
- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Hasht Behesht Palace
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square