The London Eye: World’s Largest Cantilevered Wheel

Heard of the London Eye? We are sure you must have heard about it, but we are here to tell you a little bit about this popular attraction in London that is not only a famous landmark in the country but also the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, that adores the skyline of London, making your Europe Tour Package worth every penny spent.

Opened in the year 2000, the Ferris wheel London is the largest cantilevered observation wheel, located at a height of 135 meters.

Interesting Facts About The London Giant Wheel

If you are thinking why visit the London Eye, here are some interesting facts about London Eye:

• Not a Ferris Wheel: Technically it’s not a Ferris wheel as it is called a Cantilevered Observation Wheel because it is supported only on one side unlike the traditional Ferris Wheel.
• Tallest In Europe: Till 2006, the Ferris wheel London was the tallest wheel in the world, but now it’s Ain Dubai in U.A.E. However it is still the tallest in Europe.
• 32 Capsules but numbered 1-33: There are a total of 32 capsules, each representing one of London’s boroughs but they are numbered 1-33 as they have skipped number 13 due to superstition.
• Capsules Rotate With The Wheel: The capsules are motorised to rotate, so the riders remain upright when the wheel turns upright.
• Built in Sections: The wheel was constructed in sections laid flat on floating platforms in the River Thames and then raised over several days.
• 360 degree views: On a clear day, you can see as far as 40 kilometers till the Windsor Castle. The London Eye offers 360 degree view of London.
• Slow Ride: The wheel rotates at 0.9 km/h (0.6 mph), making one full rotation in about 30 minutes, which is slow enough that it doesn’t usually need to stop for people to hop on board.
• Top Paid Tourist Attraction: Attracting over 3 million visitors every year, the London giant wheel is among the most paid attractions in the United Kingdom.
• London Eye Height: The London giant wheel stands at a towering height of 135 meters, adding on to the beauty of the Skyline.

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