The newest architectural dominant of the British capital - the skyscraper Shard (The Shard) - was erected exactly to the start of the 2012 Olympic Games. The high-rise glass pyramid immediately firmly established itself in the top ten most popular London attractions in many respects thanks to the viewing platform, occupying floors from 68th to 72nd. At the observation platform, guests go up (and rather, take off) on a high-speed elevator in just half a minute
Shard in London The Shard skyscraper name translated to English means "shard of glass" and are 100% combined with its appearance. Thousands of glass panels, which are lined with a skyscraper, shine in the sun, attracting the eye. Inside the skyscraper there are offices, apartments, front gardens and even a hotel
Figures and facts
The height of the building is 309 m
Number of floors: 72
At the time of completion of the skyscraper, Shard became the tallest building in the European Union.
Address: SE1 9SP, London, Southwark, London Bridge Street, 32.
Working hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:00 (entrance until 17:30 - 18:00), Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00 (entrance until 20:30 - 21:00).
Entrance: 29, 95 GBP, children (4 - 15 years old): 23, 95 GBP, children under 3 years: free of charge. Entry of children under 15 must be strictly accompanied by an adult.