The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually.It has made many appearances in popular culture.
The most popular tourist places in London include the cultural heart of the city, Soho, the green suburbs of Hampstead and the Royal Parks like Richmond Park. You can spend your days looking around a wealth of museums like Victoria and Albert or The National Gallery or enjoy a musical concert at the O2 Arena. Apart from the arts, culture and nature, London also offers plenty of options for sports enthusiasts ranging from the Wembley Stadium to the Wimbledon Museum.
Wheel consists of 32 capsules which are made of glass. On a clear day one can see up to 40 km from the wheel. There are multilingual guides giving a commentary on the details of the spectacular view of the city. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and other famous London landmarks can be seen from the London Eye.
