Tabiat Bridge — Attraction in Tehran

The Tabi'at Bridge is the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran, Iran. The 270-metre (890 ft) bridge connects two public parks — Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park — by spanning Modarres Expressway, one of the main highways in northern Tehran. The word tabiat means "nature" in the Persian.

The bridge was designed by Diba Tensile Architecture. It has won several awards, including the Popular Choice Prize for Highways & Bridges from the Architizer A+ Awards, a global architectural competition based in New York. The bridge also won the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture for its exemplary approach to an infrastructure project, "a breath of fresh air" according to the award jury.

Tabiat Bridge was designed by Leila Araghian as part of a local competition for the design of a bridge to connect two parks in north Tehran which were separated by a highway. In designing the bridge, a process which took a total of 4 years, Araghian wanted it to "be a place for people to stay and ponder, not simply pass. To achieve this the bridge is not straight and contains benches and seating.

Construction of the bridge started in 2010, using a total of 2000 tonnes of steel and 10000 cubic metres of concrete before it was finished in October 2014. Construction of the bridge over a large highway was described as a big challenge, with platforms and temporary tunnels built to ensure that nothing fell onto...

The Tabiat Bridge in Tehran, Iran, is a strikingly modern pedestrian bridge that has become an iconic landmark in the city. Completed in 2014, the bridge connects two public parks—Ab-o-Atash Park (Water and Fire Park) and Taleghani Park—spanning across a major highway, making it an essential part of Tehran’s urban landscape.

Designed by Iranian architect Leila Araghian, the bridge is notable for its innovative, curvaceous design and use of modern materials, such as steel and concrete. It features two levels: the upper level is a wide pedestrian walkway, while the lower level offers seating areas, cafés, and green spaces. The bridge’s organic shape, with its flowing curves and multiple levels, has earned it widespread praise for its aesthetic appeal and functional design.

The Tabiat Bridge is not just a transportation link, but a social and cultural hub, offering panoramic views of Tehran, the Alborz Mountains, and the surrounding parks. It has become a popular spot for both locals and tourists to relax, take in the scenery, and engage in outdoor activities. Its distinctive design and integration into Tehran’s urban fabric have made it a symbol of the city’s...

The Tabi'at Bridge (The bridge of nature) is the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran. The 270-metre bridge connects two public parks — Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park — by span-ning Modarres Expressway. Tabiat Bridge was designed by Leila Araghian as part of a local competition for the design of a bridge to connect two parks in north Tehran, which were separated by a highway. In designing the bridge, a process which took a total of 4 years, Araghian wanted it to "be a place for people to stay and ponder, not simply pass". To achieve this the bridge is not straight and contains benches and seating. Construction of the bridge started in 2010, using a total of 2000 tonnes of steel, before it was fin-ished in October 2014. The bridge not only connects two parks, but it is also a popular gathering place for the community in its seating areas and restaurants, acting as a place for people to stay, not just pass. Some have described walking on the bridge as feeling like walking through a forest and a place of posi-tive energy where they can come to reenergize when feeling low. Four million people visited the bridge in the first year...