The shard, also referred to as the shard of glass, shard london bridge and formerly london bridge tower, is a 95storey supertall skyscraper, designed by the italian architect renzo piano, in southwark, london, that forms part of the shard quarter development. It is the tallest building in the european union, and 96th tallest in the world. The road driving distance between the shard to tower bridge is 1 mi. Its shape is generous at the bottom and narrow at the top, disappearing into the air like the mast of a tall ship. Conceived and implemented as a vertical town, the tower is a shimmering, lively presence in londons skyline. Rome2rio makes travelling from tower bridge to the shard easy. To the dismay of many critics, the shard, which is located on the southern bank of the thames, towers over the. Afterwards stroll down to the thames for great views of tower bridge and the tower of london. This skyscraper was designed to be a mixed use building, which means there are plenty of things to do inside. London bridge tower, also know as the shard, was completed in july 2012, though it opened to the public in 20. The view from the shard london 2020 all you need to. The shard offers 54, 488 sq m 586,509 sq ft of flexible prime office space and is set to become the premier commercial address in london. Hotels near the shard london bridge tower, london best.
The 10 best things to do near the view from the shard, london. The shard also referred to as the shard of glass, shard london bridge or the london bridge tower is a highrise building in southwark, london. View from the shard london family adventure project. Meet the locals home to entrepreneurs, innovators, traders and creatives, london bridge boasts an eclectic community. The shard london bridge tower renzo piano building. Londons highest and best view offers visitors unparalleled. St pauls cathedral is 30 minutes walk away and the historic tower of london is 1 mile from the. Nab your ticket to the view from the shard and experience one of the finest views that london has to offer.
Tower of london and globe theatre are also within 1 mi 2 km. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. See all 29 the view from the shard tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Londons highest and best view is situated at the top of the shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72. The shard or shard london bridge is a skyscraper in southwark, london. With his 306 m height, the shard is europes tallest building. Check map from tower bridge to the shard for clear directions. On the site of southwark towers previously the london headquarters of pwc the actual construction of the shard was completed in 2012 and the building opened for business in february 20. The shard, formerly known as the london bridge tower, is europes tallest skyscraper, standing 1,016 ft 309.
I foresee the tower as a vertical city, for thousands of. The shard was designed by italian architect renzo piano and was built between 20092012. If youve been to london lately you might have noticed a new addition to the capitals skyline. The tower has 72 habitable floors, with a viewing gallery and openair observation deck the uks highest on the 72nd floor, at a height of 245 metres. With its 306 meter height, the shard is europes tallest building. The shard, also referred to as the shard of glass, shard london bridge and formerly london bridge tower, is a 95storey supertall skyscraper, designed by the. Businesses are discovering the benefits of a base in londons most desirable building book now.
The shard replaced southwark towers, a 24storey office building built on the site in 1975. Explore the districts of london bridge including bankside, bermondsey street, borough and southwark street. The shard the shard is a large skyscraper located near the centre of london, its exact address is 32 london bridge street. London bridge tower, also known as the shard, was completed in july 2012.
London bridge underground station is 12 minutes by foot and borough underground station is. Tower bridge tower bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in london built between 1886 and 1894. The shard tower also is known as the shard london bridge, shard of glass or london bridge tower is 1,016 ft high. The architecture of the shard is something incredibly innovative and unique. The shard london bridge is to contain office space, a 200bed 5star hotel, three floors of restaurants and ten apartments priced at. Known for a view of london from its main dining room on the 31st floor of the shard. The towers shape is generous at the bottom and narrow at the top, disappearing into the air like the mast of a tall ship. The shard is home to some of the best offices, restaurants and hotel rooms in london. The return distance between tower bridge to the shard is 1 mi. The shard tower will be built in london bridge area, it is designe by renzo piano and it will become the highest skycraper in europe. Tower bridge is a 15minute walk from the london bridge property and shakespeares globe theatre on the river thames is 1 miless away. The shard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Towering over the station, close to the banks of the thames on the south west edge of the london bridge business district, the shard has put london bridge on the world map. The tower is designed to be a sharp and light presence on the.
The shard in london the tallest building boasting 95 storey. The shard opened in 2012 and at 310 metres, it is the tallest skyscraper in. The shard at london bridge adamson associates architects. Tower bridge to the shard 2 ways to travel via line 343. London bridge tower renzo piano monographs english and italian edition piano. This piece of the bridge, which had endured for many. Along with it, estimate travel time from tower bridge to the shard to calculate the time you will spend travelling. With his 306m height and conceived and implemented as a. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Tim beaver august 6, 20 there is a secret bathroom at the top, providing the best view from any toilet seat in london. Located in london city centre, this hotel is within a 15minute walk of the shard, tower bridge, and borough market. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This incredible architectural wonder will take you on a hightech and multisensory journey with exhilarating 360degree views of 40 miles 64 km across englands capital.
Save up to 75% off hotels near famous buildings in london. The station, which combines train, bus and underground lines is one of the busiest in. At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it. See top attractions such as tower bridge, the tower of london and the london eye from the tallest. Find all the transport options for your trip from tower bridge to the shard right here. And from february 20, you can whizz up to its panoramic viewing platform at. London bridge tower, which is also known as the shard, is a 72 storey mixed use tower located besides london bridge station on the south bank of the river thames. Guests can also visit popular tourist sites, including the tate modern museum and the hms belfast battleship. The shard to tower bridge 2 ways to travel via line 343. It is also the secondtallest freestanding structure in the united kingdom, after the 330. The towers design, described as a shard of glass, adds a sharp and light presence in the london skyline. The architect, piano, took his inspiration from the spires of different london churches, as well as the masts of ships that are depicted in the 18thcentury paintings of canaletto. Future london, the shard tower in london bridge youtube. Things to do near the view from the shard on tripadvisor.
Discount hotels near the shard london bridge tower, london. Build your own tower bridge and tower of london a perigee book paperback february 15, 1982 by alan rose author 5. This time it shows one of the most recent additions to the london skyline, the shard, and area around london bridge. London bridge tower, also known as the shard, was completed in july 2012, though it is not open to public yet. The shard opening times, tickets and location in london. Book your tickets now for your chance to see london in high definition at the view from the shard. At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it offers visitors unparalleled 360degree views for up to 40 miles. Towering above the regular icons between london bridge and tower bridge is a sculptural building surrounded by giant shards of glass. Shard london bridge previously known as london bridge tower,34 and also known as the. Shard view, london bridge, london updated 2020 prices. The tower is sheathed in glass, using a ventilated doubleskin facade to reduce heat gain. Depending on the vehicle you choose to travel, you can calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Known for located on the 32nd floor of the shard, with a panoramic views across the london skyline.
The shard, as seen from tower bridge as halfterm neared its end, we paid a family visit to tower bridge in london on friday. When compared to global skyscrapers, the london shard holds the 87th place among them. Book your tickets online for the view from the shard, london. The shard london bridge quarter by renzo piano waterstones. The view from the shard now up to 20% off on advance bookings dont miss out. The shard might be hard to miss, rising 300m above london bridge station, but the entrance to the view is trickier to find located in the brick vaulted passage of. Alternative names, shard of glass, shard london bridge. The view from the shard can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Being something of an engineering geek, i was very keen to learn about the bridges construction and how it works. The view from the shard ticket with champagne option 2020. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. This is the fifth volume of a series of monographs dedicated to iconic. The bridge crosses the river thames close to the tower of london and has become an iconic symbol of london, resulting in it sometimes being confused with london bridge, situated some 0. Some great force shook it loose from nudmelek, far above, and sent it plummeting down to these lowest pits beneath the mountain.
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