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\u2013<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>This post was written by Emma Levin<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shard is one of London\u2019s newest skyscrapers and is home to some of the most incredible views of the London skyline. The structure was designed as a vertical city, so its residents can eat, work, and live all in the same place. This eye-catching building is the tallest building in Western Europe and one of London\u2019s newest tourist hot spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shard is located in the Southwark Borough and is extremely close to London Bridge Station. It was purposely built in a cross-section of neighborhoods and public transportation so that it can be easily accessible from all over London and nearby major cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you plan your next trip to London, you might wonder how to get to The Shard. There are many ways to reach this gorgeous piece of architecture, whether traveling by train, car, bike, or your own two feet. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to travel to The Shard, including all the information you need to know before you visit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important need-to-knows before you visit The Shard <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Where is The Shard located? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Shard\u2019s complete address is 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, and is located in the London Borough of Southwark. Within a couple of minutes walk to London Bridge Station, visitors can access the main entrance and ticket office by Joiner Street.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A birds-eye view of the Tower Bridge and The Shard. Photo from Shutterstock<\/a> by Marek Masik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc How tall is The Shard? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe at 309.6 meters or 1,016 feet high, 95 stories, and is covered with 11,000 panels of glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc When is the best time to visit The Shard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Shard provides beautiful, scenic views at all times of day, but the sunset is particularly gorgeous. However, going at night introduces a completely different view of London completely lit up. If you visit The Shard on a bright, clear day, you can see as far as 41 miles, including all of London\u2019s landmarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do happen to visit on a cloudy day and cannot see at least three of London\u2019s most iconic landmarks, The Shard has a guarantee that you can return for free within three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Can you just walk into The Shard? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can just walk into The Shard to visit or eat at one of its delicious restaurants. However, you will need a ticket to The Shard<\/a> to visit one of its glorious viewing platforms. The viewing platforms are on the 68th, 69th, and 72nd floors and require a ticket and time slot to visit. Also, if you would like to include your visit to The Shard with other major London landmarks, then grab the Go City: London Explorer Pass<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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