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The Shard

Tallest finished building in London

The Shard
Photo: Bjmullan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Shard is a mixed-use building in London, with 72 floors, finished in 2013. It stands 309.6 m (1,016 ft) tall, which makes it the tallest finished building in London.

Height
309.6 m · 1,016 ft
Rank in London
1st of 23 listed
Floors
72
Completed
2013
Use
Mixed-use
City
London, UK

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Heights, floors and years for finished buildings follow published figures, cross-checked with Wikipedia's list of tallest buildings in London. Last checked 2 Nov 2026.