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London Eye

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A panoramic view of the London Eye, a famous observation wheel in London, seen from across the River Thames.

The London Eye

The London Eye is a very tall, round building in London. It looks like a big bicycle wheel! People from all over the world come to visit it. It is on the South Bank of the River Thames.

The London Eye is very tall—about as high as a 30-story building! It has 32 cozy rooms where people sit to enjoy the view. Each room can hold up to 25 people, and the ride takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around. The views are amazing, showing famous places like Big Ben and many other parts of London.

It was built for the start of the year 2000 by a husband and wife team of architects, David Marks and Julia Barfield. At first, it was supposed to be temporary, but people loved it so much that it became a permanent attraction.

The London Eye is also part of fun events. Every New Year’s Eve, it helps launch beautiful fireworks. It has even changed colors to support important causes. The London Eye is a special symbol of London, just like the Eiffel Tower is for Paris.

Images

The London Eye in London, England – a popular tourist attraction offering stunning views of the city!
The center of the London Eye with its iconic spokes reaching out against a clear blue sky.
A colorful capsule from the London Eye, a famous Ferris wheel in London.
Inside a cozy, air-conditioned capsule on the London Eye, where visitors enjoy a smooth ride with great views of the city.
A fun puzzle featuring the London Eye where one capsule stands out from the rest!
A beautiful panoramic view of London's skyline taken from the London Eye on a cloudy morning.
A boat sailing along the River Thames with the famous London Eye in the background.
A breathtaking view from the top of the London Eye looking down over the city.
Map showing the location of Lambeth borough in London.

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