The View from the Shard in London
Mar 23rd, 2014, 01:43 AM
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The View from the Shard in London
Hello Fodorites!
Yesterday my friend and I had a couple hours to photograph from the 72 floor of the Shard in London...amazing views I thought might be of interest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gir...7636964726324/
I really want to go back up at night, the views are amazing!
Information about going up is here: http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/e...FWXnwgodD1oA3A
Happy travels!
Yesterday my friend and I had a couple hours to photograph from the 72 floor of the Shard in London...amazing views I thought might be of interest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gir...7636964726324/
I really want to go back up at night, the views are amazing!
Information about going up is here: http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/e...FWXnwgodD1oA3A
Happy travels!
Mar 23rd, 2014, 03:34 AM
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Hi Jamikins,
Fabulous shots from the Shard and of surrounding areas! I just love London and hope to return to explore more in a few months.
I did “do” the Shard last summer one early evening. You are right – the best time to view would be towards sunset and into nightfall. But I was there in June and that would have been too late for me on that occasion.
Of course, the SHARD is primarily a business venture with office space, hotels, and a residence. I have read a few times that the management is having a hard time filling it up. Some believe that its location near London Bridge is too far from the CITY and CANARY WHARF, while others found that the unusual pattern of the floor space can be problematic.
Who knows? Thanks again – always enjoy your posts….
Fabulous shots from the Shard and of surrounding areas! I just love London and hope to return to explore more in a few months.
I did “do” the Shard last summer one early evening. You are right – the best time to view would be towards sunset and into nightfall. But I was there in June and that would have been too late for me on that occasion.
Of course, the SHARD is primarily a business venture with office space, hotels, and a residence. I have read a few times that the management is having a hard time filling it up. Some believe that its location near London Bridge is too far from the CITY and CANARY WHARF, while others found that the unusual pattern of the floor space can be problematic.
Who knows? Thanks again – always enjoy your posts….
Mar 23rd, 2014, 08:07 AM
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Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the photos!!
I don't think you will have a problem booking tickets...there were some available all day on Sat when we left at 9:30 so I don't think you would run into trouble booking once you are here!
The 360 degree views are spectacular!
I don't think you will have a problem booking tickets...there were some available all day on Sat when we left at 9:30 so I don't think you would run into trouble booking once you are here!
The 360 degree views are spectacular!
Mar 23rd, 2014, 08:15 AM
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Great photos !!!
I am getting back to London in early May (a GTG maybe ??? ) and really want to go up the Shard. At least two of the three women traveling w/ me are afraid of heights so I'll likely do it solo. But its walking distance from where we're staying so heck w/ them.
I am getting back to London in early May (a GTG maybe ??? ) and really want to go up the Shard. At least two of the three women traveling w/ me are afraid of heights so I'll likely do it solo. But its walking distance from where we're staying so heck w/ them.
Mar 24th, 2014, 04:29 AM
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Gorgeous photos! And such variety from street shots, to nighttime, to little details!
I am getting so excited about my trip in September! Can't wait to revisit my favorite city!
Thanks for sharing!
I am getting so excited about my trip in September! Can't wait to revisit my favorite city!
Thanks for sharing!
Mar 24th, 2014, 04:54 AM
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Yes Gordon the tickets are £24.95 including tax so just shy of £50 total for two people.
As a comparison Top of the Rock in NYC charges $27 per person plus tax so two people cost $54 total.
We spent just over an hour taking photos.
The London Eye charges £29.50 each total or £26.55 each total if booked in advance.
None of these are cheap but it's not outbid range of similar experiences...
As a comparison Top of the Rock in NYC charges $27 per person plus tax so two people cost $54 total.
We spent just over an hour taking photos.
The London Eye charges £29.50 each total or £26.55 each total if booked in advance.
None of these are cheap but it's not outbid range of similar experiences...
