On Friday the 5th of July the Grand opening of The Shard a spectacular laser light show officially unveiled Europe's tallest building in central London.
A selection of 12 lasers and 30 search lights fired rays from the Shard’s peak with the show culminating in the illumination of the skyscraper itself. To show the Dominance of the newest skyscraper in London city the 1016ft high structure shot lasers and lights over all of London. People gathered to watch the opening which they waited for such a long time.
The show was accompanied by two pieces of well-known classical music: Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and the Finale from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite performed live by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
In addition to the ceremony earlier yesterday tickets started to sell for the 'The View from The Shard' form the Official website of The Shard. The astonishing 40 mile, 360 degree views of the city, 800ft above the English capital. Click Here for more information.
In addition to the ceremony earlier yesterday tickets started to sell for the 'The View from The Shard' form the Official website of The Shard. The astonishing 40 mile, 360 degree views of the city, 800ft above the English capital. Click Here for more information.
Over 17,500 people have registered their interest before the tickets went on sale. Yet the website crashed this morning less than an hour after opening.
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