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The London Eye
Many tourists visiting London, England to take in the sights and generally enjoy what is one of the worlds most cosmopolitan capitals which benefits greatly from a long and rich history. The majority of the famous London landmarks are historical from the Tower of London to the Houses of Parliament. However one of the most exciting London landmarks has but a short history, the London Eye which makes it the youngest landmark in the city.
The London Eye is a spectacular feat of scientific and architectural design. It is actually a Ferris Wheel of epic proportions, it is the fourth tallest structure in London, and although it is not the tallest Ferris wheel in the world it is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel. It is also the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK and many people know as the "Millennium Wheel" as it was built in 1999 with the official opening on December 31st (although PM Tony Blair opened it in December it did not actually open to the public until March of the following year).
The reason why the London Eye is such a popular tourist attraction is that there are 32 sealed and air-conditioned passenger capsules which means that it is an "all weather" attraction. However the main point of taking a ride on the wheel is to take in one of the most incredible views across the city of London (so really bad weather may effect the view). Of course if it is a little chilly the London Eye is the perfect place to go for half an hour (which is the time it takes for it to complete one revolution). Each of the 32 capsules can carry up to 25 passengers.
A trip on the London eye can be great for small groups. Some companies have even used the wheel for an unconventional meeting place. It can be a great place to start a stag night or a hen night party. Following the stag and hen nights you may even want to use the wheel as a wedding venue. Of course, it is one of the best ways in which to show visitors the city of London and it is an incredibly valuable educational tool
As mentioned above the London Eye can be used as a wedding venue but it also offers other opportunities. The London Eye Educational Programme offers a number of options during the UK school term time which are perfect for both primary and secondary school pupils. On offer is a 40 minute river cruise which leaves from the adjacent Waterloo pier which takes in many of the famous riverside landmarks with live, educational, commentary.
The wonderful thing about a trip on the wheel is that you get to see some of the most spectacular of London's many landmarks from a unique viewpoint which is almost like a birds eye view. Looking across the surrounding 25 miles you will see; The Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and, of course, the nearby Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
London has much to offer the visitor/tourist, the above mentioned attractions are only a small handful of the many. London is well known for its vibrant nightlife which includes some of the worlds finest restaurants, world famous nightclubs and the most incredible theater in the West End of London.
If you are planning a visit to London and fly on the London Eye you can fly into the city via one of its 5 airports; London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Luton Airport. London has nine main train stations which connect the city to all the major cities and most towns within the UK as well as some European destinations via the Channel Tunnel. Traveling around London it is best to travel via the tube (underground) or taxi - the nearest tube stations to the London Eye are Waterloo and Westminster.
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