The London Eye is the tallest observation wheel in Europe. And, it is the most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.
This cantilevered observation wheel is on the south bank of the River Thames in London, England. It stands 443 feet high. Work began in 1998 and it opened to the public in 2000 thus, it is also called the Millennium Wheel.
When it opened, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel. A few wheels are taller but it remains the world's tallest cantilevered wheel.
The London Eye is between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge at the western end of Jubilee Gardens within the London Borough of Lambeth.
It's location offers fantastic views of London--depending of course on the weather.
There are 32 capsules -- one for each of London's 32 boroughs.
The capsules are numbered 1-12 and 14- to 33.
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A full rotation takes 30 minutes
It was supposed to be temporary but now it is a landmark.
It's the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK.
Website: https://www.londoneye.com/
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