How high is the 52nd floor of The Shard?

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How high is the top of The Shard?

The Shard is 306 metres tall, however if you measure all the way up to the tip, it's 310 metres, easily making it Western Europe's tallest building. The viewing platform at The View from The Shard ascends to 244 metres, offering unparalleled views over London for up to 40 miles.

What is above floor 72 of The Shard?

The View from the Shard is the observation deck that is comprised of a triple-level indoor viewing deck on the 69th floor and a partial open-air viewing deck on the 72nd floor. The View from the Shard offers the highest vantage point of any building in western Europe.

How many floors tall is The Shard?

SHARD FACTS

The Shard is 309.6 metres, or 1,016 feet, high and is Western Europe's tallest building. How many storeys tall is The Shard? It is 95 storeys tall, with level 72 the highest habitable floor.

What floor is bar 31 at the Shard?

Set on the ground floor, Bar 31 is the most casual of the Shard restaurants – a swanky sports bar meets New York Deli.

What level is The View from The Shard?

London's highest and best view is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72. At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it offers visitors unparalleled 360-degree views for up to 40 miles.

What floor is the aqua shard on?

A stunning contemporary British restaurant and bar from Aqua Restaurant Group, situated on Level 31 of The Shard. Open for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and weekend brunch.

Is the Shard taller than the Eiffel Tower?

In comparison, the Eiffel Tower, which is not a structure, is 320m taller than the Shard, and its observation deck is likewise 31m (100 feet) higher than the Shard's at 276m.

Is the Shard taller than the Empire State Building?

The Shard is the largest skyscraper in the United Kingdom and seventh largest building in Europe. The Empire State building is currently the seventh-largest tower in New York City and the ninth tallest in the United States. Skyscrapers are typically defined as being over 150m and are continuously habitable.

How fast is the elevator in the Shard?

But lifts soon got faster, higher and more sophisticated. The quickest in Britain, including those inside the Shard, the tallest building in the UK, now reach hat-raising speeds of seven metres a second, or up to 16mph.

What floor is Shangri-La in The Shard?

Contact. Feel an unparalleled connection to the capital at Shangri-La The Shard, London. Starting on level 34 – a soaring 125 metres high – the hotel occupies 18 floors of The Shard, an architectural icon and Western Europe's tallest building.

What floor is The Shard restaurant on?

Located on the 32nd floor of The Shard, Oblix is a sophisticated, contemporary restaurant, split across two different spaces offering views across central London from East to West.

Why is The Shard unfinished?

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This, according to another architect on the project, allows the building to "breathe" - hence the reason why it may look unfinished to some.

How many levels is The Shard?

The Shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19-floor five-star Shangri-La Hotel, 13 floors of residential apartments and London's highest public viewing gallery.

Does The View from The Shard have a bar?

Restaurants and Bars

We have a full service bar in our space on level 69 and on our open-air Skydeck on level 72 which offers a wide variety of drinks and a small selection of bites. We do not offer afternoon tea, lunch menus or dinner options at The View from The Shard.

How much is it to go in The Shard?

a standard ticket costs 32£. a premium ticket costs 42£ and includes fast track entry and a panoramic guide booklet. a VIP ticket cost 52£ and includes fast track entry, a panoramic guide booklet, a glass of Champagne or a soft drink and a souvenir digital photograph.

Is 22 Bishopsgate taller than the Shard?

The 62-storey office tower will be the second tallest building in Western Europe, just behind the Shard which measures 310m. However, 22 Bishopsgate will have London's highest occupiable floor space, with a public viewing gallery and bar on the top floors accessed with dedicated lifts from the public lobby.

What is inside 22 Bishopsgate?

The building houses a fresh food market, innovation hub, gym, wellbeing retreat and spa, curated 'art walk', business club, cycle hub, destination restaurant, and London's highest free public viewing gallery. It will be the first UK tower to contain in excess of 100,000 sq ft of integrated amenity and social spaces.

What floor is Hutong on in The Shard?

Situated on level 33, Hutong serves the fascinating and diverse cuisines of Northern China and is based on the much-loved restaurant of the same name in Hong Kong.

Can children go in The Shard bar?

The bar is basically a counter in the main viewing area so your children are able to be with you. There is hardly any seating which makes it difficult to enjoy a drink as you're just standing around with it unless you're really lucky and get one of the few tables there.

Can you have a coffee in The Shard?

A couple months ago, I had coffee/drink at the Shard. I had a great time. Once you reach the elevator, you are asked to wait for it. You will then undergo a security check.