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About The London Eye
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This fantastic landmark was completed in January 2000 after more than seven years in construction, by a team of engineers from across five European countries. The London Eye rises majestically from the Jubilee Gardens on the South bank of the River Thames one hundred and thirty-five metres into the London skyline.
The Eye weighs more than sixteen hundred tones and incorporates over four miles of cables. From the highest point, you can see twenty-five miles in every direction giving a spectacular view of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster.
The London Eye is the world largest observation wheel and the fourth highest structure in the skies of London, with only Canary Wharf, Tower 42 and the London Telecom Tower being higher. Each of the thirty-two capsules holds up to twenty-five passengers and as such the London Eye attracts an average of more than fifteen thousand visitors per day.
The London Eye grew from the imagination of husband and wife architects, Julia Barfield and David Marks as a monument for the new Millennium. Visitors to The London Eye will also find themselves within close proximity to the IMAX cinema and the London Aquarium. Tickets for The Eye start at £8.50 for adults, £5.50 for children under sixteen and are free for children under five years old.
The nearest station is Waterloo.
For more information and visiting info visit the official site: The London Eye
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| The Latest User Review |
| My ReviewThe best place in town to watch the fireworks Comment added Wed 19 Jan 2005 at 23:27:57 |
| My ReviewThis one has got to be near the top of the list for something to do whilst in London... A lesson in geography, history, scale and engineering... Comment added Thu 22 Jul 2004 at 14:11:23 |
| My ReviewWow! what an amazing view of the city. I didn't realise how much I didn't like heights until I went on this. Comment added Thu 15 Jul 2004 at 18:11:59 |









