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IRA bombing site

Nov. 18, 2007:

The Gherkin was built on a site where the Baltic Exchange was bombed and by the IRA in 1992.

The Gherkin then opened its gates in 2004.


  • timo's picture

The Gherkin

Nov. 5, 2007:

Also called "The Gherkin"...sometimes even "Love Gherkin"....don't ask me why ;)


  • Alex's picture

London skyline

Oct. 17, 2007:

This Norman Foster design has quickly become part of the London skyline.


  • clapam's picture

The city's landmark

Oct. 6, 2007:

This is a true masterpiece of Sir Foster. David Littlejohn of Wallstreet Journal called it "the most ingenious and elegant new scyscraper built anywhere in the world for at least 30 years".


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30 St Mary Axe is a building in London's main financial district. It is widely known by the nickname "The Gherkin", and occasionally as The Swiss Re Tower. It is 180 m tall, making it the 6th tallest in London.

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