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The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)

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The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)

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Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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HansJoergOtt

June 16, 2017

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For me one of the most outstanding skyscrapers in London (but now also pretty built). The special design, designed by the "star architect" Norman Foster, earned the building the nickname "cucumber".

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T1pkp

January 13, 2021

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On the 10 April 1992 the Provisional IRA planted a bomb in St Mary Axe. It was the biggest bomb to explode on mainland Britain after WWII, killing three people, injuring 91 and heavlily damaging the Baltic Exchange building. Due to the damage plans to rebuild the exchange were discarded, instead this building, known as the Gherkin and designed by Sir Norman Foster, was built and opened in 2004.

Craig

June 18, 2018

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The view is even greater from below.

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Elevation 80 m

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