Heads Up: The Shard

If you didn't know already I have a fear of heights. Funny that, when I have gone up the Empire State, walked up the Eiffel Tower, rode round the London Eye, climbed The Domo Church roof top in Milan, and jumped out a of a plane in Tendon. But seriously, I am petrified and hate being able to see through my feet as you ascend. So I shouldn't be booking tickets to the latest London attraction, The Shard.

I came across The Shard, when I saw this picture on facebook.

It's the opening of the Shard 4 days ago. They opened with a spectacular laser show illuminating  the sky scraper and spotlighting other buildings in London.

The facts.

Designer: Renzo Piano
Height: 1,016 ft (310m)
Accolade: Tallest building in Western Europe (well until the one in Russia is finished next year)

The View.

I cant really say since tickets are now on sale but is not open to the public until Feb 2013. It boasts a 360º view, at floors 68,69 and 72 almost twice the height of any viewing platform in London. The glass pyramid, as I see it, lets you see the eclectic view of London, a mixture of past and present, and the surrounding elements around and above you.

Tickets are sold at a steep price of adults £24.95 child £18.95.

For more info and ticket booking visit the official web site. www.theviewfromtheshard.com

Pictures and Video have been taken from google images.