The Shard

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The Shard, also known as the Shard of Glass, is a striking skyscraper located in London, United Kingdom. Standing at 310 meters (1,016 feet), it is the tallest building in the UK and the seventh tallest in Europe. Designed by the renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, The Shard's distinctive glass facade tapers into the sky, resembling a shard of glass, which is how it earned its name. The building houses a mix of offices, restaurants, a hotel, residential apartments, and a public viewing gallery that offers stunning panoramic views of London.

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