Khajou Bridge, Isfahan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Isfahan in Iran. While you go for a tour to Isfahan, do consider to take s trip to Khajou Bridge, Isfahan that has become major lure after its restoration. Major reconstruction and restoration of the historical Khajou Bridge, Isfahan in the antique city of Isfahan has made it more attractive than before.
Khajou Bridge, Isfahan was established during 1642 and 1667 under the work of Shah Abbas II. This Bridge has got its name from the district of Khajou that is located on the northern bank of the Zayandeh. This Khajou Bridge, Isfahan links with the Southern part. It has got its inspiration from Si-o-Seh Pol. This was established in two parts; however it extends and increases several of the features of the older bridge. Khajou Bridge, Isfahan is around 110 meters long and a bit more than 20 meters wide for most of its course.
It is said that the 110-meter-long historical Khajou Bridge, Isfahan has a total of 24 mouths and its restitution incorporates the repair and substitute of its brickwork, stonework and tile work as well as the restoration of its internal decoration by drawing its interior and the wadding of the bridge ceiling.
The eastern part of the Khajou Bridge, Isfahan has a lofty sill that collects the water, arousing it by around 2 meters. This bridge offers a basin from where irrigation water for the nearby area is taken out through a series of channels. On the western part, there are several steps over and between which the water dispenses and on which people get to do their work. An octagonal pavilion is situated at the heart of the Khajou Bridge, Isfahan that includes an art gallery today.
A specialist from Isfahan province Cultural Heritage Department, Mohammad Mottaqi, told IRNA that a preliminary credit of 400 million has been allocated to the restoration project, which is to be commissioned jointly with Isfahan municipality.
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