Why is the Gherkin famous?
Today, the Gherkin is primarily an office building. It is the headquarters of many large companies including Swiss Re and some of the offices of Sky News. Some very popular television shows and radio shows are filmed here or near this building today.
Who owns the Gherkin in London?
Safra Group
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)/Owners
The owner of the Gherkin is considering a sale which could value the iconic building at £1bn. The building is owned by Safra Group, controlled by Brazilian banking billionaire Joseph Safra.
What was the Gherkin built for?
2001
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)/Construction started
What is the gherkins real name?
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe (previously known as the Swiss Re Building and informally known as the Gherkin) is a commercial skyscraper in London’s primary financial district, the City of London….
| 30 St Mary Axe | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | The Gherkin/ the Swiss Re Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
Can you go inside the Gherkin London?
Can you go inside The Gherkin? The Gherkin isn’t normally open to the public but you can visit Helix restaurant and Iris bar, which are located on the top floors and have amazing panoramic views across the City of London. You can also can step inside the iconic building during special events such as Open House London.
What is inside a gherkin?
What’s at the top of The Gherkin? The top floors of The Gherkin tower include Helix and Iris, a panoramic restaurant and bar both open to the public. There you can enjoy sophisticated cocktails and contemporary British cuisine, while taking in the uninterrupted views of London.
How much is the Shard worth?
Many believe this is a sound investment considering that the net worth of the Shard is pegged now at 2.5 billion pounds or $3.9 billion. The Shard is shaped as an irregular pyramid building that is entirely covered in glass.
What is the difference between a cucumber and a Gherkin?
A gherkin isn’t simply a cucumber you’d buy in the supermarket that’s been pickled. It’s a specific variety of small cucumber that is purposely used for pickling aka turning into a gherkin. You can pickle a regular cucumber, but it won’t turn out exactly like a gherkin.
Is there a dress code for the gherkin?
What is the dress code? Casual elegance. We welcome and encourage style, however, we kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing shorts, flip flops and sportswear.