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Kheshti Bridge, Langerood The same was built by Haj Aqa Bozorg Monajem Bashi during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar, and was the old route from Lahijan to Langerood. This bridge spans over the Langerood River. It is 37 m. in length, with two arches supported by thick pillars. Lat (Shah Abbasi) Caravansary, Rasht Also known as Shah Abbasi by the local inhabitants, this caravansary lies 35 km. south of Rasht. The same is devoid of any inscriptions, but according to historical texts, it was built in the year 1246 A.H. It has a square shaped yard with seven platforms and chambers. Its brick and mortar entrance is located in the east wing. Loshan Historical bridge, Loshan, Roodbar Prior to the construction of the present Qazvin - Rasht Highway, and the new concrete bridge, the Old Loshan Bridge was the only means of connection across the Shah Rood River. Some researchers claim that it was built in the times of Khosrow Khan Gorji, the governor of Gilan during the reign of Fath Ali Shah Qajar. But it seems to be a construction of the 9th century A.H. It is 102 m. in length, and has two small and two large arches. A large chamber at the base of the bridge provides shelter for caravans. The said bridge is a part of the history of the province. Qazian Bridge and Mian Poshteh Bridge, Anzali The Mian Poshteh Bridge is the bridge connecting the provinces of East Azarbayjan and Gilan. It was constructed in Mian Poshteh and Qazvin during the reign of Pahlavi I. Its length is 210 m. with a width of 10 m. and is of concrete. The same is one of the spectacular works of engineering in the current century. The bridge was completed in 1938. Another bridge 127 m. in length connects the Port of Anzali to Mian Poshteh and crosses the Anzali Wetland. It has three arches of which one measures 25 m. Tamijan Brick Bridge, Roodsar The same is located at a distance of 6 km. south west of Roodsar, and is on the Tamijan River, and related to the Safavid period. The foundation is made of brick, the floor is of stone and has four wide arches. Its length is 60 m. with a width of 5 m. There are a few chambers within the bridge, so as to shelter travelers. Titi Caravansary, Lahijan On the way from Lahijan to Daylaman is a small and ancient caravansary constructed of brick, stone and gypsum. The same dates back to the Safavid era. Its founder was Khanom Titi, an aunt of one of the Safavid rulers. The exterior walls are constructed of pebbles and mortar, and its interior sections of brick and gypsum. A part of the entrance is an octagonal vestibule with a spherical brick ceiling. It has two balconies overlooking the yard. Other Bridges, Gilan These are the followings: The Lishavandan Bridge (Qajar period), Gaz Roodbar Bridge in the old Some’eh Sara Road (Qajar era), the old bridge of Shafa Rood in Talesh (Qajar period), the Kheshti Bridge in Lahijan, the Kheshti Tajan Gookeh Lahijan Bridge (Qajar period), and the Kheshti Niyakoo Bridge en route from Lahijan to Rasht (Safavid period). |
