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Isfahan, Iran
Cross over the majestic Si-o-se Pol Bridge of 33 arches into Chahar Bagh Avenue, a historic boulevard in the city of Isfahan, Iran. The avenue is home to monuments and a vaulted bazaar, and served as inspiration for the Champs-Elysees boulevard in Paris.
The Sio-o-se Pol (or “33 Arch Bridge”) was commissioned by Shah Abbas I during the early construction of his new imperial capital.
Click here for a 360 panoramic view on the bridge itself.
(via beautyofiran)
The Sio-o-se Pol (or “33 Arch Bridge”) was commissioned by Shah Abbas I during the early construction of his new...