Khadzhu Bridge in Isfahan

The famous arch bridge Khadzhu in the Iranian city of Isfahan is a wonderful sample of the national architecture. It was built the 17th century in the river Zayande when Isfahan was a thriving city, through which the Great Silk Road.



addition to the aesthetic bridge has several functions, in particular, it is a dam-water pipe that delivers water to the many gardens of Isfahan. Directly under the arches are the floodgates of the dam. When they are closed, the water level behind the bridge is raised, and the gardens, along the verdant Zayande receive much-needed moisture.



In addition, during the hot summer days Khadzhu stone allows you to hide from the sun in a shady corner.



The lower level of the bridge is designed specifically for pedestrians, while the upper level was designed for horses and carts, which nowadays is not so relevant.



Many tourists eager to visit Khadzhu in the evening, the reason for that soft light of lanterns in the arches, which is reflected on the calm waters Zayande that is an unforgettable picture.