I spent a couple of hours on the 244m high viewing deck of The Shard this weekend. The structure is so high that it is difficult to get a sense of scale on what you are seeing. Foster's Gherkin and other 'tall' landmarks which tower above us at ground level are seen from this height as one would see a scale model during the planning phase. The modern tower designed by Renzo Piano is located in a very busy central location, but the top is an incredibly peaceful and calm location. Visitors slowly stroll the walkway to individually framed views with hushed voices, as if they were examining works in a gallery.
A highly enjoyable experience, I would thoroughly recommend it.
