1. The Shard may be the tallest building in Europe, but not for long, after the Mercury City Tower in Moscow was topped out in 2013 and is due to fully completed soon.
2. The Shard is the 63rd tallest building in the world so there's something to be proud of, London!
3. It is currently the tallest building in the UK and will be keeping that title for the foreseeable future.
4. It has many functions, and is the proud home of the 5 star Shangri La Hotel.
5. It is only a part of the development known as London Bridge Quarter, and the development is complete by a series of mini glass buildings surrounding the Shard known as "Shardettes".
Stat Attack!!
The Shard
Official Name: The Shard
Alternative Names: The Shard of Glass, London Bridge Tower, Shard London Bridge
Country: UK
City: London
Street Address: 32 London Bridge Street
Construction Started: 2009
Completion: 2013
Global Ranking: #63 tallest in the world
Continental Ranking: #2 tallest in Europe
National Ranking: #1 tallest in UK
City Ranking: #1 tallest in London
Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshops
Height: 306 m (1,004 ft)
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