London is one of the most desired destinations on the planet, and according to The New York Times it is one of the best places to visit in 2023. A cosmopolitan, dynamic, open, welcoming city full of attractions, one can get lost in its markets, discover Brixton, the most fashionable neighborhood, stroll through Trafalgar Square considered the nerve center of the city, visit the British Museum or Madame Tussauds, rest in Regent's park, see the changing of the guard, observe Big Ben from the River Thames among many others. things. And it is a city that never ceases to surprise with something new every time it is visited, no matter how much time passes.
Starting this September 27, there will be a new attraction in the city, Horizon 22 will be inaugurated, a new public viewpoint that will be, at 254 meters high, the highest not only in London, but in all of Europe.
Its location: the 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper. It is the largest office building in London, located in the financial district of the City, the building has impressive data, 278 meters high, being the second tallest building in the country after the Shard, 310 meters, 22 floors , and 57 elevators that transport nearly 13,000 workers plus visitors daily.
The Horizon 22 lookout will have its own direct entrance from Bishopsgate. After passing through the ticket collection point and security, visitors will be taken to the mezzanine level 58 in 41 seconds, in one of the two high-speed elevators that serve the gallery, traveling at a speed of up to 8 meters per second. Admission will be free, so there will be a limited number of people per day, it is best to reserve tickets in advance.
The observation gallery has an 8.4 m high ceiling to enhance the viewing experience, from which you can see such iconic monuments as the Cheesegrater buildings, the Walkie Talkie, the futuristic Gherkin skyscraper, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, as well as across the River Thames to The Shard tower.
They will have a capacity for 280 people in total, and it is estimated that the average visit will last about 45 minutes. It will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m., closing at 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.
There will also be a small cafe on Horizon 22's main observation floor that will open a few weeks after launch. And on the ground floor, visitors can access the Blend Café for a drink.
