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Before the Merlin Entertainments London Eye was built in 1999, the best available panorama of England’s capital was not quite so dramatic. The massive Ferris and observation wheel gave visitors to London a new perspective on the vast metropolis and all told, is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe. ... Read more »

At 135 metres high, the London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) was the tallest Ferris wheel ever built upon completion at the turn of the last century. Since surpassed by the Star of Nanchang and the Singapore Flyer, the London landmark is nonetheless a marvel of modern engineering. The wheel features thirty-two egg-shaped, climate-controlled compartments and rotates slowly enough to allow passengers to step on and off without ever coming to a complete stop. Located on the South Bank of the River Thames on the edge of Jubilee Gardens, the London Eye is easily accessible by bus, rail, tube and boat.

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The Underground station of Waterloo is a five minute walk from the Eye.

The London Eye can support 800 passengers per revolution.

The London Eye is open every day except for December 25 and regular maintenance periods. First flights begin at 10:00 a.m.

http://www.londoneye.com/

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