What will you think of when saying about London ? ?
This ?
Or this ?
I think of The London Eye -- a
giant ferris wheel
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of
the River Thames in London, England. The entire structure is 135 metres (443
ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. When erected in
1999 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel, until surpassed first by the 160
m (520 ft) Star of Nanchang in 2006 and then the 165 m (541 ft) Singapore Flyer
in 2008. Supported by an A-frame on one side only, unlike the taller Nanchang
and Singapore wheels, the Eye is described by its operators as "the
world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel".[5] It offered the highest
public viewing point in the city[citation needed] until it was superseded by
the 245-metre (804 ft)[6] observation deck on the 72nd floor of The Shard,
which opened to the public on 1 February 2013.[7]
The London Eye, or Millennium Wheel, was officially called
the British Airways London Eye and then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye.
Since 20 January 2011, its official name is the EDF Energy London Eye[8]
following a three-year sponsorship deal. It is the most popular paid tourist
attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.
The observation wheel turns slow enough for people to embark
while it is moving. A complete turn takes about 30 minutes. Due to the
construction of the glass capsules on the outer side of the rim,the passengers
have a great 360° view over London. Many famous landmarks are clearly visible,
including Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament.
On a clear day you can see as far as 40 km (25 miles).
Inside the London Eye
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