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The Shard

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London Panorama with the Shard
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360-Panorama view from the top of the building over London City

Take the lift to the top and enjoy the amazing view of the UK's capital.

Italian architect Renzo Piano created the 310m high Shard, which shapes the cityscape of London.

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TQ 32909 80119

51.504388, -0.086421

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51°30'15.8"N 0°05'11.1"W

UTM

30U 702200 5709942

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Joiner Street
SE1 9QU London
https://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/

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