What is on the top floor of The Shard?

The very top public levels of The Shard are the viewing platforms on floors 68, 69, and 72, collectively known as The View from The Shard, featuring an indoor deck (Level 69) and an open-air Skydeck (Level 72) for panoramic city views, with the highest hotel bar, GŎNG, located on Level 52 for drinks and dining.

What's at the top of The Shard?

The View from The Shard is an observation deck located between the 68th and 72nd floors of The Shard, the tallest building in London. The View from The Shard consists of a triple level indoor gallery on the 69th floor and a partially outdoor gallery on the 72nd floor.

Is it worth going to the top of The Shard?

Ranked among London's top attractions, The View from The Shard delivers unrivalled city panoramas from the top of London's tallest skyscraper. Day or night, appreciate the breathtaking 360° views.

Why is the top of The Shard like that?

THE ARCHITECT

Taking inspiration from the spires of London churches and the masts of tall ships depicted by the 18th-century Venetian painter Canaletto, Renzo Piano designed The Shard as a spire-like sculpture emerging from the River Thames.

Is there a toilet at the top of The Shard?

Are there toilets in The Shard? Of course! Visitor toilets have panoramic windows with views of the London skyline and optional electric blinds to give you privacy.

GOING UP THE 1,000ft SHARD IN LONDON!!

Is The Shard higher than the Eiffel Tower?

Interesting comparison The Shard in London is 310m high and the Eiffel Tower in Paris is 324m high. Both provide stunning views across the capital cities.

Why does the top of The Shard look unfinished?

The tip of the Shard is a series of overlapping triangular panels of various heights without a roof. It's this crown that makes the tip of the Shard look slightly unfinished from a distance.

Is it possible to go up The Shard for free?

No, you generally cannot go up The View from The Shard for free, as it requires a paid ticket, but children under three go free, and you can get free entry to other London viewing platforms like Sky Garden or Horizon 22 by booking in advance. Alternatively, dining at one of The Shard's restaurants or bars provides access with a minimum spend, or you can use a city pass like The London Pass.

Is the Tower of London still a jail?

Eventually, the Tower became used principally as a secure store for documents, armaments and jewels, instead of prisoners. However, it still remained best known as a dark place of execution and torture. This is largely because of the Tower's growing popularity as a tourist attraction in the 19th century.

Is The Shard earthquake proof?

In a low-seismicity area, the 95-story skyscraper The Shard in London, United Kingdom is an example of an earthquake-resistant design (Figure 2).

How much does it cost to go up to the top of The Shard?

Going up The Shard (The View from The Shard) costs around £19 to £36+ per person for general entry, depending on booking in advance and if it's a standard or "all-inclusive" ticket (with champagne). Prices vary, with online booking generally cheaper than walk-up, and packages including champagne or other experiences costing more, while kids under 4 go free.
 

What is the restaurant at the top of The Shard called?

The Shard in London hosts several high-end restaurants with stunning views, including Aqua Shard (contemporary British, Level 31), Oblix (urban grill, Level 32, with West & East sections), Hutong (Northern Chinese, Level 33), and TĪNG (Asian-inspired British, Level 35). There are also bars like GŎNG (Level 52), offering cocktails and city panoramas, with options for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and brunch available across these venues.

Does The Shard sway in the wind?

How much does The Shard move? In common with other tower buildings, The Shard can move to a minimal extent, and designed to move up to 300-400mm at wind levels reached once every 50 years. How far can you see from the top of The Shard? On a clear day you can see for 40 miles or 64 kilometers.

What happens when a shard dies?

The Shard itself can't be killed, but it can be Splintered. Splintering basically means the power was dispersed in such a way that it can't come back together or be taken up. Most of Honor's power is still out there doing what it has always done, it just can't be taken up as an entire Shard again (so far).

How much money does The Shard make a year?

Prior to 2024, the attraction at The Shard had not posted a pre-tax profit since it reported a total of £2.3m in 2019. Newly filed accounts for Shard Viewing Gallery Management Limited with Companies House also reveal that its revenue remained steady over the year at £15.2m.

Is there a swimming pool in The Shard?

SKY POOL & SAUNA

Renowned as the highest hotel pool in Western Europe, the infinity Sky Pool sits on Level 52, offering an exclusive retreat with unrivalled views of London. Alongside, the Sky Sauna provides a calming sanctuary high above the city.

Can you just walk into The Shard for a drink?

Yes, you can absolutely have a drink in The Shard, with several upscale bars and restaurants offering cocktails, champagne, and other beverages with stunning city views, including the GŎNG bar (highest in Western Europe) and Aqua Shard, with many requiring reservations for a spot.
 

Which is the no. 1 tallest building in the world?

The #1 tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, standing at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet) and holding this record for over 15 years as the undisputed tallest human-built structure, with the second tallest being Merdeka 118 in Malaysia.
 

Is there a toilet on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?

There are free toilets on all floors of the Tower (1st, 2nd and the top) as well as on the parvis. There are baby changing facilities on all floors (parvis, 1st, 2nd) apart from the top of the Tower...