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Amazing way to see London

For those with a 'head for heights', here's a view from the top of the Shard. Why pay £10 to visit the viewing/observation floor on top, when you can see it for free on here.

You will be somewhat interested in this view of London from the top of the “Shard” the latest high structure in the City, its crystalline façade rearing 1,016 ft (310mtr) over the London skyline as Europes tallest building to date.

For your information - floors 2- 28 are offices. 31 – 33 high class restaurants. 34 – 52 is a 5 star hotel complex. 53 -65 is residential accommodation on top of which comes the observation lounges on floors 68 – 72.

You can have much fun swinging the view around (as per the screen instructions) zoom in and out – traverse 360 deg. And see London as never before. Following the long straight rail line approaching – and zooming in on the horizon you will see Greenwich and beyond that on the skyline, Shooters Hill and its water tower.

It is almost impossible to be anywhere in Greater London and NOT see the ‘shard’ now.

Move cursor or left/right/up down arrows to see an all round view of London . Use the thumbwheel to zoom in and out.