Heron Tower

London


Officially named 110 Bishopsgate, this skyscraper was completed in 2011. At 230m it's the tallest in the City, and the third tallest in all of London. The easiest way to access it is to book in for a meal at Duck & Waffle on the 40th floor.

Transportation

  • underground: Liverpool St

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