The Shard
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:37
Rising dramatically above the historic skyline of London is The Shard, a 95-story skyscraper that redefined the city's profile upon its completion in 2012. At 310 meters (approximately 1,016 feet) tall, it is the tallest building…
Listen in the app2Renzo Piano’s Vision: The Vertical City1:32
When Renzo Piano first sketched the design for The Shard on the back of a restaurant menu, he wanted to create a building that was 'light' and 'transparent,' contrasting with the heavy stone monuments of London's past. He…
Listen in the app3Engineering the Spike: Building to the Sky1:26
Building The Shard was a feat of precision engineering. One of the most significant challenges was the site's location directly above one of London's busiest transport hubs, London Bridge station. …
Listen in the app4The View from the Shard: Levels 68 to 721:34
The ultimate Shard experience begins with a high-speed elevator journey. Traveling at six meters per second, the elevators are equipped with screens that simulate the ascent, though your ears popping will be the most tangible…
Listen in the app5Dining in the Clouds1:26
The middle levels of The Shard offer some of the most dramatic dining experiences in the world. Level 31 is home to Aqua Shard, which serves contemporary British cuisine alongside three-story-high windows. …
Listen in the app6The Shard and the London Bridge Quarter1:22
The construction of The Shard acted as a catalyst for the total regeneration of the London Bridge area, now known as the London Bridge Quarter. Before The Shard, this district was often overlooked by tourists, but it has since…
Listen in the app7A Beacon of Modern London1:22
The Shard is more than just a tall building; it is a symbol of London's status as a global city that is unafraid of the future. While some initially criticized its height and modern aesthetic, it has quickly become a beloved part…
Listen in the app8The Shard1:17
As we finish our tour of The Shard, we leave with a sense of the immense scale of human ingenuity. We have seen how Renzo Piano turned a menu-sketch into a 'Vertical City,' how engineers conquered the challenge of building over a…
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As we finish our tour of The Shard, we leave with a sense of the immense scale of human ingenuity. We have seen how Renzo Piano turned a menu-sketch into a 'Vertical City,' how engineers conquered the challenge of building over a…
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What is The Shard?
The Shard is a place in 서더크 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 서더크 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 12 min 53 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5044, -0.0867 |
| Last updated |
