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