Lens at the top of The Gherkin (AKA '30 St Mary Axe' and previously 'Swiss Re Tower'), City of London, England

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The lens at the top of The Gherkin (AKA '30 St Mary Axe' and previously 'Swiss Re Tower'), City of London, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom. — Despite The Gherkin's distinctive shape, this lens is the only piece of curved glass in the building.

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Size: 6200px × 4084px
Location: 30 St Mary Axe, City of London, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Europe
Photo credit: © Jim Batty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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