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London Gherkin
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London Gherkin, the Sir Norman Foster building
The 3O St. Mary Axe or the building more popularly known as the London Gherkin for its distinct shape relative to the fruit of the same name has now joined the ranks of such popular attractions like the magnificent London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the Big Ben clocktower and the Royal Botanic kew gardens london among the most distinctive places to visit and take photographs of by tourists and visitors when in London. This revolutionary piece of building architecture has drawn praise and awards from a number of recognized institutions including the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with the prestigious Stirling Prize for Architecture. It is currently one of the most photographed structures in London today. |
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