• placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-232497885028
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/shard/1265708",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Shard

500px Photo ID: 92698707 - An early morning shot of the sun rising over the east of london with some of the big landmarks in front of the orange sky.www.facebook.com/maxrobeynsphotography

500px Photo ID: 92698707 - An early morning shot of the sun rising over the east of london with some of the big landmarks in front of the orange sky.www.facebook.com/maxrobeynsphotography

Puncturing the skies above London, the dramatic splinter-like form of the Shard has become an icon of the city and is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The scene from the 244m-high viewing platforms on floors 69 and 72 is like none other in town, but it comes at an equally lofty price; book online in advance for a potential discount. Premium tickets come with a good-weather guarantee, meaning you might be able to return for free.

To take in the view for less, visit one of the building's restaurants or bars; you'll pay half the viewing-platform ticket price for a cocktail at Aqua Shard, where the views are still spectacular.

  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-687965798512
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/shard/1265708",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/superzone
  • containerId: gpt-ad-56828345808
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/shard/1265708",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}