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Why is Si-o-Se Pol called the Bridge of 33 Arches?
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Masjed-e Emām (“Imam Mosque”), Isfahan, Iran.
The name Si-o-Se Pol is derived from Farsi, where si-o-se translates to "33" and pol means "bridge." The structure is called the Bridge of 33 Arches because it features 33 principal arches along its design.12
Completed in 1602 under the Safavid dynasty, this double-deck masonry arch bridge spans the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. Beyond its namesake arches, the bridge is notable for its architectural craftsmanship and its historical role as a vital public gathering space and connection point between the city's central commercial artery and the New Julfa neighborhood.12