The Figures of Isfahan: Mohammad-Taher Vahid Qazvini

The Bridge’s Inauguration

After completing the Khajou Bridge’s construction, Shah Abbas II made Maqsoud Beyk, the court’s majordomo, responsible for decorating and illuminating the bridge.

Isfahan's Heritage: The Khajou Bridge

A Bridge Full of Stories!

The Shahi Bridge or the Khajou Bridge was built during the reign of Shah Abbas II and most probably on the ruins of the old Hassan Beyk Bridge.

Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who was in Isfahan at the beginning of Shah Suleiman’s rule, described the atmosphere of Muharram in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in his traveloque.

Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: Traditional Games

The Ball and the Royal Field

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, with its vast dimensions, was the best place to play chogan. Another game called qapoq-andazi was also played in that field.

Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: The Feasts

Five-Day Feasts in the Chehel Sotoun Palace

Chardin, the French traveller who visited Iran and especially its royal palaces, manors and mansions during the reign of Shah Abbas II, wrote about the feast held in the Chehel Sotoun Palace in his travelogue.

Isfahan's Heritage: The Si-o-Se Pol

Why Thirty Three?!

Leaving aside whether or not the Si-o-Se Pol’s arches are actually thirty three, it is said among the people that the bridge’s name comes from the thirty three shares indicated in Sheikh Bahaei’s scroll.

Abbas Beheshtian

Abbas Beheshtian and the Si-o-Se Pol

His heart beat for his life as well as for Isfahan’s. You must truly love your city to become so upset when any damage is done to her. Abbas Beheshtian was such a person.