A magnificent old bridge in Qarshi, Uzbekistan, has been restored, and now, having regained its former splendor and luxury, it is one of the main local attractions.

The bridge has many different names. For example, you can often hear it called the Amir Timur Bridge, while in some historical papers, it is marked as the Shaybanids Bridge or the Nikolayev Bridge. All these names are traces of history that influenced ancient Qarshi.

The construction of the bridge began many centuries ago. The first temporary bridge appeared here in the 15th century. However, it wasn’t so robust and beautiful. But in 1583, a magnificent bridge was built here. It was designed in the typical Persian architectural style, which was popular in the area at that time.

Abdullah Khan II launched the construction of the bridge. He developed the city, took care of its citizens, and, above all, wanted to make Qarshi an important trade center. That was the reason for such a large-scale construction: the old bridge was intended for pedestrians, but carriages couldn’t use it.

So this is the story of how one of the largest bridges in Asia appeared in the city. It is 122 meters long, 8 meters wide, and more than 5 meters high above the water. And look at those gorgeous arch spans that hold the bridge! It is a genuine work of art!

Today, the Qarshi Bridge is the main symbol of the city. After restoration, beautiful recreation areas were arranged on both river banks, with convenient riverwalks and a riverfront park. As a result, the bridge has become one of the most beautiful sights of the city, and a favorite vacation spot for the locals who now say that to be in Qarshi without seeing the bridge is like being in France and not visiting Paris.