Zgârie-nori și platforme de observare în City of London

Skyscrapers & Views

London’s skyline blends historic landmarks with cutting-edge engineering. This collection features modern icons like the neo-futurist Gherkin and the high-tech Lloyd’s building alongside historic structures like Christopher Wren’s Monument to the Great Fire. Visitors can access panoramic views from the Sky Garden’s public terraces or the observation decks of historic towers. The list also highlights the Millennium Bridge’s sleek pedestrian suspension design and the art deco OXO Tower, showcasing the diverse architectural evolution of the City and the South Bank.

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A

Sky Garden

Highest public garden in London featuring panoramic city views, a terrace, and accessible outdoor spaces. It includes dining options, a bar, and hosts live music events with free public access.

Otogidemon / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

30 St Mary Axe

Also known as 'the Gherkin' or 'Cucumber Building', this commercial skyscraper is a famous example of modern architecture in London.

Dmitry Tonkonog / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Lloyd's of London

The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London.

ceridwen / CC BY-SA 2.0

D

Monument to the Great Fire of London

Historic 62-meter Doric column built to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666, featuring an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

Lewis Hulbert / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

OXO Tower Wharf

The Oxo Tower is a building with a prominent tower on the south bank of the River Thames in London.

P2000 / Public domain

F

Heron Tower

Salesforce Tower, 110 Bishopsgate is a commercial skyscraper in London.

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G

Tower 42

Tower 42, commonly known as the NatWest Tower, is a 183-metre-tall skyscraper in the City of London.

The Car Spy / CC BY 2.0

H

Millennium Bridge

Modern pedestrian suspension bridge linking St Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern. It was the first new pedestrian bridge built across the river in over a century.