There are eleven bridges over Zayanderud River in half of the world, Isfahan. The longest one is named Allahverdi Khan Bridge. This bridge is popular as Si-o-Se Pol Bridge among local people. This scenic bridge was built during Shah Abbas, the ruler of Safavid dynasty, upon the order of Allahverdi Khan. He was the chancellor of the king. Si-o-Se Pol Bridge was made of thirty three spans and was used as both dam and bridge. It is believed that the wetter the bridge gets, the stronger it would be. Si-o-Se Pol Bridge is a nice example depicting the beautiful architectural style of Iran at that era. According to many travelers, this bridge is a masterpiece of architecture which worth taking a trip to Iran to visit. In addition to this bridge, Isfahan hosts many other attractions to provide avid tourists with an unforgettable trip.
