Apr 16
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In the past few centuries architectural ambition has really ramped up, with each generation seemingly determined to build taller and more grandiose structures. As a major capital of the world, London has its fair share of high rise buildings, but which are the tallest? For this list we’ve compiled buildings and any tall structures like masts have been excluded.
1. 1 Canada Square
Built in 1991 and measuring a total of 235 metres, 1 Canada Square is not only the tallest building in London, but the tallest building in the United Kingdom. It doesn’t look like it’s going to hold the record for very long though; there are currently four skyscrapers under construction that are set to exceed its height.
2. = 8 Canada Square
This skyscraper is the head office for international banking group HSBC and measures an impressive 200 metres. Sadly a crane collapsed during its construction, which killed three workers instantly.
2. = 25 Canada Square
Joint 2nd on the list and joint 22nd tallest in Europe is 25 Canada Square. This skyscraper is home to Citigroup headquarters of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and has 45 stories. Today it is worth around 1billion.
4. BT Tower
A visually distinctive building, the BT Tower is one of the older entries on this list, having been officially open to the public in 1962. Despite towering at 189 metres tall, incredibly it was an official secret until being placed on the Ordinance Survey in 1993.
5. Tower 42
Tower 42 measures 183 metres in height and was originally called NatWest Tower after the banking group for whom it was built. It was severely damaged in the Bishopgate bombing by the Provisional IRA, and had to be completely refurbished inside and out (a significant buildings insurance claim no doubt!). It was at this point NatWest decided to sell, and it is now occupied by a variety of companies.
6. 30 St Mary Axe (aka The Gherkin)
Finished in 2003, 30 St Mary Axe, also known as ‘The Gherkin’ and the ‘Towering Innuendo’, it rises up to 180 metres in height. The building was sold in 2007 for 630millon, earning it the title of the most expensive office block in Britain.
7. 1 Churchill Place
The seventh tallest building in London is 1 Churchill Place, which measures 165 metres tall with a total of 31 floors. Home to Barclays Bank, it was formally opened in 2005, having been scaled down from 50 floors after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
8. = 25 Bank St
Primarily occupied by the Lehman Brothers banking group until the economic crash in 2008, 25 Bank St now holds a mix of different tenants. Standing at a respectable 153 metres, it is the joint 8th tallest building in Great Britain.
8. = 40 Bank St
Like many of the others on the list, 40 Bank St is located within the Canary Wharf area of London. It has a total of 33 floors and was built by Canary Wharf Contractors in 2003.
9. 10 Upper Bank St.
This 32 storey building was also completed in 2003 and stands at a height of 151 metres. The majority of the building is occupied by Clifford chance, one of the biggest law firms in the world.
Ross Tilley is a freelancer writer who writes on a variety of topics including buildings insurance and contents insurance.
Apr 07
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It is often a huge ordeal to take a vacation with loved ones in tow. Getting all of the arrangements made and finding a place to stay is the hardest part of all. Luckily, there are homes and apartments in Xian – accommodation in China for the whole family. They offer all of the comforts of home and save everyone from feeling stuck in a cramped hotel.
Traveling in large groups of people is the most difficult thing to do. There are many plans that have to be made before the trip can even begin. The task becomes especially difficult when it comes to finding a place that can accommodate everyone. Hotels offer very small spaces at outrageous prices and several rooms have to be used to hold large families.
There is no doubt that Xian is one of the most incredible places to visit in China. There are a wide number of fun things to see and do. In fact, most people often extend their stay just to see everything. This can be done easily by simply finding a nice home or apartment to rent during the trip.
The homes and apartments in the region are truly amazing. They offer stylish architecture and magical gardens that are common in the area. It should not be surprising that the decision on a place to stay is often difficult. No worries, the choice is really not hard. All of the places will provide that cozy feeling that usually only comes from home.
Finding a place to stay
China has many rentals to choose from and it may seem impossible to decide. There are large houses that can hold bigger groups and small apartments that will accommodate one or two people or even an average family. Explore all of the options that are available in order to get the best deals.
The internet offers many resources for planning the perfect trip. These sites provide a lot of help when it comes to finding a place to stay. There is usually a search engine that have filtering options and they will search through the many price listings until a good deal is found. Be sure to think about what everyone needs when using these websites.
Another great aspect of these sources of information is that many of them have blogs and reviews. They are written by families that stayed in the area and often contain some very vital information. The people often post photos of the places that they stayed to help others make informed decisions.
Consider how many people will be staying with the group. It is always best to allow each person to have their own space. Apartments allow two to four bedrooms and houses have several more.
If there is a pet included in the travels be certain to inquire about the policies regarding such issues. China is very welcoming to travelers and it is likely that animals will not be a problem. However, it is always good business to ask about your beloved friend. Include a question about children as well.
When choosing a fabulous place to stay, keep things in a good price range. Breaking the budget on such things will lead to low funds for sightseeing and shopping. That fact would ruin anyone’s trip.
It is easy to find apartments in Xian – accommodation in China for the whole family are only a few clicks away. There are many beautiful places to consider and all of them offer much more than a hotel. It is the best way to achieve the feel of home while on holiday.
Mei Liu is the owner of xi’an apartmentswhich provides families with an Apartment in Xian . Located in the city center, the guesthouse is perfect for families who want long or short term stays in Xian China.
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