After its opening in the year 2000 the big wheel of 135 feet high known as "The London Eye" and sometimes also known as "The Millennium Wheel" has become one of the most emblematic icons of the city of London. The London Eye which is an engineering design achievement took seven years to build by hundreds of workers from five different countries.
It was the largest big wheel in the world until the year 2006 when it was surpassed by the "Star" of Nanchang and later by the "Singapore Flyer" in 2008 which reached 165 meters high setting a new world record.
The structure of The London Eye weighs 10 tons and is composed of 32 glass cabins with a capacity of up to 25 people in each one. The structure constantly rotates at a slow speed in order to allow people to go on board without having to stop the wheel from turning. The journey through the heights of the city of London takes about 30 minutes in total. It offers panoramic views of both the city and the countryside. On a clear day it is possible to achieve a visibility of up to 40 kilometres, however if there is too much sun the clarity obscures parts of the city.
It’s impressive to see it from a distance but the nearer you approach it, the more you fall in love with it.
It was the largest big wheel in the world until the year 2006 when it was surpassed by the "Star" of Nanchang and later by the "Singapore Flyer" in 2008 which reached 165 meters high setting a new world record.
The structure of The London Eye weighs 10 tons and is composed of 32 glass cabins with a capacity of up to 25 people in each one. The structure constantly rotates at a slow speed in order to allow people to go on board without having to stop the wheel from turning. The journey through the heights of the city of London takes about 30 minutes in total. It offers panoramic views of both the city and the countryside. On a clear day it is possible to achieve a visibility of up to 40 kilometres, however if there is too much sun the clarity obscures parts of the city.
It’s impressive to see it from a distance but the nearer you approach it, the more you fall in love with it.
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