london...The Shard

the Shard captured during the day from the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral

the Shard,  a vertical city; one of the world's most recognizable & beautiful buildings with striking architectural features is London's highest viewing platform. 

"Vertical City"

the Shard at night, in the London Bridge Quarters

 designed  as 8 sloping glass facades,
"THE SHARDS,"  in a pyramid form comprised of business offices, retail, restaurant/bars and even a hotel!
this landmark is new to London skyline designed with an elegance airy aesthetic  inspired by London churches...'Lightness' would be the perfect way to describe it considering the glass structure. 

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the view from the shard

the  viewing platform was opened
February 1st 2013. on level 72 is an open -air skydeck b/w the vertical glass SHARDS over looking the city of London full circle! 
Pictured Below you can see the 'London Bridge' and the 'Thames River'

While up there, I welcomed myself to the Summer Garden Party.  Fresh flowers of British brilliant blooms filled the space celebrating the Year of the English Garden.
I encourage a 'must-see' visit of this London landmark!