THE SHARD

The Shard is one of London's iconic skyscrapers, commonly referred to as the Shard of Glass (after which it is named) and Shard London Bridge. It is regarded as the second tallest free-standing structure or building in the United Kingdom. It forms a centerpiece of the Shard quarter on the south side located upon the River Thames. 

An Italian architect, Renzo Piano, designed the Shard London. The height of the Shard is about 1016 ft and is regarded as the seventh-tallest building in the whole of Europe. If you're considering Europe packages, make sure to include a visit to the Shard in your itinerary to experience its breathtaking views. It was inaugurated on 5th July 2012 and was opened to the public on 1st February 2013. The Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper which has about 72 habitable floors, a viewing gallery, and an open-air observation deck. It is located close to other famous landmarks of London, such as Southwark Cathedral, The Clink Museum, and Borough Market.

Shard London also houses the famous 5-star hotel, Shangri La, famous for its fine dining. From the top point of the Shard, one can have a clear view of London city up to 40 miles. In the clear weather, one can have a 360° clear view of St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and many more. The tourists mainly visit this point to get the fresh breeze experience. The Shard is designed to be environmentally friendly. The materials used for its construction are 95% recyclable and have triple-glazed windows which act as sun-shielding UV protective glass, making it extremely energy efficient.

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Highlights

• Many proposals take place at Shard and hence offer a proposal package, which will include an exclusive 30 minutes hire of the View from The Shard, a private area decorated with fragrant flowers and candles, champagne, a photographer and even a personalized romantic track.
• The super lift of the Shard gives the best view of the city while it is accelerated. One can have the smooth and the best ascent pleasure using its lift.
• The sunset from the View gallery will give you the best memory of your lifetime.
• Automated roller blinds are placed between the triple-glazed panels to reduce the solar gain, so as to prevent more sunlight from getting into the building while you visit the top floor of the Shard..

How To Reach

From central London, one can always look for the closest tube stop, which will get you to the Jubilee or Northern lines. From here, one can walk across the river and get to the Bank Underground station.

From the station, one can catch District and city Lines, Central Line and Docklands Light, which will help them to reach their destination, i.e. the Shard in London.

Apart from this, one can also opt for the National rail Links from the London Bridge Railway Station.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Shard is during dusk, getting to the Shard London during this time helps the visitors to witness the London in its day view, sunset view and the darkened skyline after the night falls. One can have a magical experience during the nighttime in the Shard owing to its city lights. The best time would be from 4 pm to 6 pm.

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Other Essential Information

1. One should avoid using sportswear, shorts and flip-flops to the Shard if you plan to visit. It has a formal dress code for everyone.
2. If you are a nature enthusiast, then you can ask for a table near the window at the Oblix Bar on the 32nd floor. It does not charge any extra fee.
3. If you are claustrophobic, avoid visiting the Shard at dusk or at weekends since it remains crowded from 4-6 pm.
4. To have the best experience of the skyline and not to miss the landmarks of London from the View gallery of the Shard, avoid visiting at night. One is always advised to visit the View gallery of the Shard right before the night.

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