The Shard truly is among the best places to visit in London. It’s pretty impressive to see, even from afar, and we’d consider it a must-visit in London.įeatured in movies and TV shows, the building is also celebrated for its environmentally-friendly features like its onsite combined heat and power plant that creates electricity and hot water for the building.
Completed in 2012, it’s not only the tallest building in the UK but is also one of the top five tallest buildings in Europe. Seemingly rising up from the River Thames, the iconic landmark was inspired by sleek spires. Why it’s awesome: The Shard is almost 310 metres (1,016 feet) tall and is made from gleaming metal and lots of angled glass.