Following its inauguration in July 2012, The Shard Tower, formerly known as the London Bridge Tower, has become an iconic building attracting more than one million visitors each year. At 310m, it is considered to be the tallest tower in London. With 72 of 87 usable floors, London's tallest skyscraper has offices, private apartments, restaurants, bars and a 5-star hotel called Shangri-La. The site offers visitors an observation platform called "The View Shard" that offers panoramic views of London.
Where is The Shard Tower? The Shard Tower is located in Southwark, London, on the south bank of the River Thames and faces the City's financial district.
Who is the architect of The Shard skyscraper? The Shard skyscraper was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano.
