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Due to the fact that the province has numerous rivers, thereby from the past, bridges have been a must till date. Some of these ancient bridges have historical and cultural value. Darvazeh Pelleh Bridge, Amol This brick made bridge spans over the Haraz River in the city center of Amol, connecting the east of the city to the western section. It is 120 m. in length. The arches rest on rectangular pillars which are at a distance of 6 m. from each other. In a section a breakwater has been erected. This bridge was constructed in the 18th century A.D. and was brought under repair in the 19th century, by Mirza Shafi Mazandarani, a minister of Nasseredin Shah. This bridge has played a role, not only towards the vitality of the city, but also in respect to its spectacular architectural effect. It is a land mark in the history of Mazandaran. Mohammad Hassan Khan Bridge, Babol This large bridge was constructed in the year 1146 A.H., in the beginning of the reign of Karim Khan Zand. The bridge spans over the Babol River. The same has seven main aches and two smaller ones to the height of 11 m. The length of this bridge is 140 m. and is to the width of 6 m. The said is considered as one of the important and ancient bridges of the province. Veresk Bridge, Savad Kooh This bridge was constructed during the reign of Reza Shah, on the Veresk River in the vicinity of Savad Kooh. During World War II, it was reputedly known as the Pol-e-Piroozi, or the bridge of victory. The bridge is at an elevation of 110 m. and its arch measures 66 m. in length. The same is one of the master pieces of engineering to do with the railway track in northern Iran. Other Old Bridges, Mazandaran Other bridges of Mazandaran Province are named as, Chaloos Bridge, on Chaloos River, Babolsar Bridge and Small Babolsar Bridge, on Babolsar River, Feridun Kenar Bridge, on Namaz Rood River, and Sorkh Rood Bridge, on Haraz River. |
