Shapuri Bridge

The Broken Bridge or Shapuri Bridge is one of the masterpieces of the Sassanid era, which was built at Shapur I.

The Broken Bridge, also known as the Shapuri Bridge, was built during the Sassanid era at the same time as the Falak al-Aflak or Shapur Fort. This ancient bridge was built under Shapur king's order. This bridge was regarded as one of the masterpieces of the Sassanian era architecture in the past. It was the most vital link between the west and the East of Lorestan province to Khuzestan and Ctesiphon. In the past, Broken Bridge was used as a way to cross the caravans and army that went from Susa to Hegmataneh. The length of this bridge is estimated to be about 330 meters at the time of use and based on its remains. The Broken Bridge is considered as one of the largest stone bridges in Iran. The Shapuri Bridge or Broken Bridge was made up of 28 arches and 27 pillars, and today only five of them are protected from natural hazards. The Broken Bridge or Shapuri Bridge of Lorestan was made of rock, Gypsum mortar, and Sarooj.

The Broken Bridge is located one kilometer south of Falak al-Aflak in the city of Khorramabad. The Broken Bridge or Shapuri Bridge has one of the most beautiful historical landscapes in Lorestan province. This bridge is a little degraded, but it still has its beauty.

• Where to stay?
   

Accommodation costs in Lorestan province are much lower than in other cities and provinces in Iran. If you intend to stay in the four-star hotels of Khorramabad and Boroujerd, in the days of Nowruz, the cost of a night stay in a double room will be between 1,800,000 and 2,500,000 IRR. There are three-star and two-star hotels in these cities where the cost of renting for one night is about 1,000,000 to 1,450,000 IRR.

There are plenty of Eco-tourism resorts in this city with excellent facilities and prices. At a distance not far from the north of Khorramabad, There is an Eco-tourism resort called Qale Sangi, which means the stone castle.

• What is the best time to go?
   

The best time to travel to Khorramabad is spring, especially in May. Summer may also be a great time to travel to this city because Khorramabad has a moderate climate with the average air temperature of 25 C (which is a very favorable temperature).

 

• Getting there?
   

The Broken Bridge is located one kilometer south of Falak al-Aflak in the city of Khorramabad. The distance from Tehran to Khorramabad is about 500 kilometers, which takes about five hours.