In London, a viewpoint has been opened from the tallest skyscraper in Europe

London - Today, a viewing terrace was officially opened to the public in London on the tallest skyscraper in Europe, which offers a unique view of the British metropolis and its surroundings. It is expected that a visit to The Shard, which stands 310 meters tall, will become a new tourist attraction and that the building will become a symbol of London, similar to the Empire State Building for New York.
     The panoramic covered viewpoint is located at a height of 243 meters and is equipped with telescopes. On a clear day, visitors reportedly enjoy a breathtaking view extending dozens of kilometers in all directions. However, for 4,800 people who pre-purchased tickets for today, the view is spoiled by bad weather, according to the BBC. The admission fee for an adult is £24.95 (742 crowns) and for a child £18.95 (563 crowns).
     The building, named The Shard due to its shape, has 95 floors and was officially opened last July. The ceremony was attended by the son of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, and the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, whose country financed a significant portion of the construction of the building, which has a total value of £450 million (13.4 billion crowns).
     The skyscraper was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, known, for example, as the co-author of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The building, located in central London, primarily consists of apartments, but also includes offices, restaurants, and other services. The structure has become another attraction and landmark of the British metropolis, like the skyscraper known as the Gherkin, the Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern gallery, the giant London Eye Ferris wheel, or St. Paul's Cathedral.