4.6
Modern architecture & skyscrapers
The Shard
London, United Kingdom
The Shard, completed in 2012, was designed by Renzo Piano and now rules London's skyline as the tallest building in the UK at 310 meters. The View from The Shard offers a panoramic 360-degree view from the 72nd floor, revealing landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Not for the faint-hearted, but ideal for architecture lovers and cityscape photographers.
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- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Evening
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