"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." - William Shakespeare _ The Shard. _ The European Union's tallest skyscraper, overlooking the Thames River in London, standing at 306 m (1,004 ft). Officially opened in February 2013, this beautiful, futuristic building designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, became an instant icon on London's skyline. _ ▶ Currently we are giving away 4 tickets to Blue Man Group on travelwithbender.com - look for the banner at the top of the site. _ #theshard #londonlife

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