Look Around London - The Shard - video Dailymotion

We take a look at one of London’s most recognisable skyscrapers and learn some interesting facts about it.

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00:00Let's take another look around London and today we're heading to The Shard.

00:06Standing at 310 metres tall, it's the tallest building in the UK and one of London's most

00:11iconic skyscrapers.

00:13Designed by architect Renzo Piano, it was completed in 2012 and offers breathtaking

00:18views of the city from its observation deck on the 72nd floor.

00:21The building houses offices, restaurants, a hotel and luxury residences, blending cutting

00:27edge architecture with functionality.

00:29Its unique shard-like design has become a symbol of modern London and offers stunning

00:34views over landmarks such as the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral.

00:38Visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Sky Garden or dine at one of its high-rise

00:43restaurants.

00:44The nearest tube stations are London Bridge on the Jubilee and Northern Lines and Bermondsey.