Shahrestan Bridge

The Shahrestan Bridge extends 112.5 meters across the Zayandeh Rud River with thirteen large arches at its base and eight smaller ones above.

The bridge originated during the Sasanian Empire and underwent modifications during both the Buyid and Seljuk periods, marking different architectural phases of Persian engineering.

As an Iranian National Heritage site, the bridge incorporates construction methods from four architectural periods: Sasanian, Buyid, Seljuk, and Safavid.

Located 7 kilometers south of Naqsh-e Jahan, the bridge remains open for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting both sides of the Zayandeh Rud River.

Two parabolic structures define the bridge design: vertical for caravan weight distribution and horizontal for water current resistance.

Location: Isfahan County

Architectural style: Sasanian architecture, Buyid architecture, Seljuk architecture, Safavid architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,564 m

Length: 112.5 m

Width: 4.8 m

Made from material: stone, brick, adobe, plaster

GPS coordinates: 32.62703,51.71767

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29