10 roofs of London, from which you will see all the most interesting

Aerial view of London

After exploring the main attractions of London, you can climb one of the local roofs and see the city from a bird's eye view. We offer the top 10 sites of the capital of Great Britain, from which you can see all the most interesting.

The shard london bridge

Chard is the tallest tower in London, with a height of 309 m. The tower has two viewing platforms: a closed one on the 69th floor and a half-open for 72. Entrance tickets must be ordered via the Internet. The most bewitching paintings open to visitors at sunset when lights are lit on the streets. About one million people visit this place every year.

The Shard London Bridge in London
View from The Shard London Bridge in London
View from The Shard London Bridge in London

Heron tower

Heron Tower (258 m) is located next to St. Paul. Sushisamba Bar and Restaurant are located on the top floors of the tower. Rising here on an external transparent elevator, you can try creative cocktails, delicious dishes, and then visit the main observation terrace with magical views of the city.

Heron Tower in London
Heron Tower Rooftop Cafe in London
View of London at night from the roof of Heron Tower

Tower 42

Tower 42 is also known as NatWest Tower. 47 of its floors rise 183 m from the surface of the earth. It is believed that from the upper floors of the building offers the most spectacular view of London. To get into the building, you need to reserve a table in advance in the Vertigo 42 cocktail bar, on the 42nd floor. You can also admire the city streets from the windows of the Rhodes Twenty Four restaurant, located on the 24th floor.

View from Tower 42 in London
View from Tower 42 observation deck in London
Tower 42 observation deck in London

Mary ax

This 41-story skyscraper with a height of 180 m was built in 2004. Londoners lovingly call him "Cucumber." On the top floor of the building there is an observation deck with a domed glass roof, several floors below - interesting bars and restaurants with great views of the city.

Mary Ax in London
Restaurant with an observation deck in the Mary Ax building, London
Observation deck with a glass dome in Mary Ax, London

BT Tower

The total height of the London television tower British Telecom is 177 m, another 12 m is added by the antenna located on the roof. At the top of the building there is a revolving restaurant and an observation deck. In the 70s there was a terrorist attack in the tower, after which the restaurant and the venue were closed for public visits. Today, closed cultural events are held here from time to time.

BT Tower in London
BT Tower London Indoor Observation Deck

Bar Sky Garden

In a skyscraper on 20 Fenchurch Street (160 m) on the last three floors there is a real garden with a view of the city. The space the size of a football field is covered on all sides by panoramic windows, behind which you can see luxurious cityscapes. You can walk in the garden for free, but not more than an hour. There is also a Sky Garden cocktail bar, where for a small fee you can slowly enjoy a cocktail at a table by the large observation window or on the half-open terrace.

Sky Garden Bar overlooking London
Observation deck at the Sky Garden Bar, London
View from the observation deck of the Sky Garden bar in London

St. Paul’s Cathedral

For 16 pounds you can climb to the circular observation platform of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located under the dome, as well as explore the cathedral from the inside and outside. There are two observation platforms in the cathedral: at an altitude of 53 m and at an altitude of 85 m. The platforms are separated from each other by a steep spiral staircase, consisting of 152 iron steps. From the top observation deck of the cathedral you can see London in all its glory.

St. Pauls Cathedral in London
Rooftop observation deck Pauls Cathedral in London
View from the observation deck Pauls Cathedral in London
View from the observation deck Pauls Cathedral in London

Monument

In the 70s of the twentieth century, a memorial stele Monument was built in London in memory of the Great Fire of London, which destroyed most of the metropolis. At the top of the stella at an altitude of 62 m there is an observation deck with magnificent views of London. A staircase of 311 steps leads to it. At the base of the stairs, a monitor is installed, which broadcasts city landscapes from the cameras of the observation deck.

Stela Monument in London
Spiral Staircase inside Monument Stela, London
Monument Lookout in London
View from Monument Lookout in London

OXO Tower

OXO Tower (53.3 m) is an ideal place for those who dream of admiring the London panorama, sitting in a cozy cafe and sipping cool beer from a misted glass. There is a beer bar and restaurant on the 8th floor of the building, which are sometimes visited by local celebrities. Live jazz sounds here, delicious dishes are prepared. It offers a gorgeous view of the Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral.

OXO Tower in London
OXO Tower London Restaurant
View of London from the OXO Tower

Radio rooftop bar

Another “overview" bar is located on the 10th floor of the ME London Hotel.From here you can see the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, the South Bank, the Shard, the London Eye, the Parliament Building and other local attractions. At the same time, you can refresh yourself with classic cocktails, try delicious snacks and listen to live music. In the evenings it is noisy here, at lunchtime it is more calm and peaceful.

Radio Rooftop Bar on the roof of the ME London
ME London's rooftop bar with city views

All the roofs of London are amazingly good and worthy of you to visit them. Each roof is good in its own way and each has its own special atmosphere, soul, character. In London, for sure, there are several more sites that offer excellent views of the city. Do you know where they are?

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