A new viewing gallery has opened in London; welcome to Horizon 22, the highest free space of its kind in Europe. Located in 22 Bishopsgate, the City of London's tallest building, the visitor attraction is placed on the skyscraper's 58th floor. Standing tall at 62 storeys, 22 Bishopsgate was designed by studio PLP Architecture for developers AXA IM - and besides its sleek, contemporary, high rise looks, it also offers privileged vistas across the whole of the city, which the public will soon be able to enjoy too.
Inside Horizon 22: a new London viewing gallery
Phillip Shalless, Senior Asset Manager at AXA IM Alts commented: 'As the highest free public viewing gallery in London, we hope Horizon 22 will become a must-see destination for anyone visiting, living or working in this great city. Horizon 22 supports the Corporation of London’s ‘Destination City’ vision, which aims to increase the City’s appeal to all residents, workers, community groups and visitors, seven days a week. Completely free and fully accessible to all, Horizon 22 offers unparalleled views across the capital. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the city, a local worker wanting to do something different in your lunch hour, or someone looking for that memorable place to propose, the soaring views from Horizon 22 provide the perfect backdrop. We very much look forward to welcoming our first visitors in September.'
Horizon 22 will open for pre-bookings on Wednesday 20th September 2023, ahead of its official public launch on 27th September 2023.
'The opening of Horizon 22 is yet another huge vote of confidence in the City’s status, not only a global business hub, but also as a seven-day-a-week destination for everyone to enjoy. On top of the much-needed office space that 22 Bishopsgate provides, I am delighted that we can now widely share its free to access, public viewing gallery, which promises some of the best possible views of London,' says Shravan Joshi, Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee.
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