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Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe), London: 22 reviews and 53 photos
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Outside the Gherkin.by Regina1965
There is a funny shaped glass building in London - which has turned into a landmark in London and an icon really - if you see this building you know it is London. It is called The Gherkin by Londoners due to its shape - a gherkin is a small cucumber. There are other names used for it as well, of sexual nature, one can only imagine...
The Gherkin has changed the image of London - it wasn´t here when I was studying in London in 1987 - then The Barbican center was the most prominent building in the City. The Gherkin was built in 2003-2004. It is 180 metres tall with 41 floors. On the 39th floor there is a restaurant.
I wanted to see what it was like on the inside, so I walked in, but there was just a reception desk and no tourists allowed, so i walked out disappointed.
The Gherkin was built on the site where the IRA planted a bomb in 1992.
Address: 30 St. Mary Axe, London
Directions: In the heart of the financial district the City.
Website: http://www.30stmaryaxe.com/
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Comments (1)
I have often wondered what this building is like inside, looks like you have to work there to find out!
Yes, it looks like it. It started snowing today so I popped into the café opposite the road of the Gherkin and just stared at it. It just fascinates me.