The Shard is the name given to this skyscraper centrally positioned in the heart of London bridge. Designed by Renzo Piano, the skyscraper has been recorded as the highest skyscraper in Europe. It has recently been appointed the best skyscraper in the old-country, according to the prestigious Council on Tall Buildings and Human Habitat, which presents awards to the most impressive buildings worldwide each year. The 300 metre tall “crystal shard” with a total of 87 floors, of which 72…
Munich, in the south of Germany, renowned for its royal residences, immense parks, and baroque churches, and favored destination for the more affluent Germans. The city is now starting to attract International buyers. A recent survey indicates that around 5% of luxury homes in Munich purchased above 2 million euro are from foreign buyers, particularly from Russia and the Middle East. After the recession in the real estate market at the end of 1990, Germany decisively bounced back and it…
There are few people who can afford the luxury properties in Spain, more precisely in Catalonia. Starting with Barcelona, some of the more luxurious spots include Passeig de Gràcia, Sant Gervasi and Pedralbes. The prices in these neighborhoods can be extremely steep. An attic in the heart of the Catalan capital in Passeig de Gràcia, surrounded by the most chic stores, can range from three to five million euro. Pedralbes, on the other hand, offers more space and a higher…
