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The Shard, tallest building in London and the United Kingdom

The Shard or Shard of Glass or Shard London Bridge and formerly known as London Bridge Tower is the tallest building in London, having 95 stores, its the highest skyscraper in the United Kindgom. The Italian architect Renzo Piano designed it and is located in Southwark, London. The building is 309.7 meters (1,016 ft) high, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, the tallest building in the European Union, the 5th tallest building in Europe and the 96th tallest building in the world. It was completed in July 2012. State of Qatar owns 95% of it and 5% Sellar Property Group. A financial and touristic symbol for London. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#2955784
Date Taken	20 February 2018
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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