The London Eye

The London Eye, also the Eye, is the famous big wheel in London on the river Thames. It is 135 metres high.

The building began in 1998; the structure was build until October 10^th 1999. Tourists had to wait until March 3^rd 2000, before they could go on it. The idea for this was for a contest, but it was denied.

The gondolas are out of glass and has room for 25 people. It is so slow, that people can go on it, without stopping. Only when disabled people enter the Eye stops.

It costs 26.80 pound, this are 36 Euro when you buy a ticket for the Eye.  When you buy it online, it costs 25 pound.

When you are on it, you have a fantastic view over a few parts of London. When it’s a great day, you can see a sight outside of the city.

More facts:

·    This building can transport 800 at the same time, that is more than 11 red London doubled-Decker busses.

·         Two people had this idea: David Marks and Julia Barfield.

·         It’s 1700 tons big.

·         At night the London Eye lights.