30 St Mary Axe

Architecture • London, England United Kingdom

Also known as 'the Gherkin' or 'Cucumber Building', this commercial skyscraper is a famous example of modern architecture in London.

Designed by Norman Foster, the Gherkin has 41 floors and it is 180 meters tall. There are several restaurants and bars accessible from the plaza which is free to enter but the rest of the building is used for offices.