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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

Last updated on: January 17, 2013 10:23 IST
St Paul's cathedral and the financial district are seen at dusk in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

The Shard is the second-tallest building in Europe, and the second-tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom.

Visitors to London's 95-storey, 1,016 ft high skyscraper can enjoy spectacular views across 65 kilometres in any direction.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

Last updated on: January 17, 2013 10:23 IST

Commuter trains are seen at dusk in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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A toilet overlooking the financial district is seen in a restroom of The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

The shadow of western Europe's tallest building, the Shard, is cast across the financial district as seen from it's The View gallery in London. 

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Women look out at the city from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Women look out at the city from The Viewing gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London. 

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Commuter trains are seen at dawn on the approach to London Bridge rail station in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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St Paul's cathedral is lit by the early morning sun in an aerial view taken from The Viewing gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Tower Bridge on the Thames River is seen from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Commuter trains are seen at London Bridge rail station in an aerial view taken from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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A man takes a photograph St Paul's cathedral and the Thames River from a window in The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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The Shard, western Europe's tallest building, is seen in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Tower Bridge and the Canary Wharf financial district (at rear) are seen at dusk in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Toilets are seen on the 69th floor at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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An employee poses at a window in The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Tower Bridge and the museum warship HMS Belfast are seen at dusk in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Tower Bridge and the museum warship HMS Belfast on the Thames River are seen from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London. 

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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Buses cross London Bridge in an aerial view taken from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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St Paul's cathedral and the financial district are seen at dusk in an aerial photograph from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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A man takes a photograph of himself next to a window in The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.

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Stunning views from London's new skyscraper

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St Paul's cathedral is lit by the early morning sun in an aerial view taken from The View gallery at the Shard, western Europe's tallest building, in London.