London Eye

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The London Eye - one of the largest
Ferris wheel in the world, located in
the London borough of Lambeth on
the south bank of the Thames.

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Ferris wheel appeared in
London in celebration of the.
Millennium. To collect a huge
structure, all its parts have
been delivered to the
installation site on the
Thames, and then assembled
directly on the river. When the
London Eye was ready, it was
raised by a special system.
Steel construction London Eye
weighs one thousand and
seven hundred tons, and all
the work on the creation, has
been spent six years.

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Externally, the London Eye resembles a huge
bicycle wheel with thirty-two cabins for
tourists, each of which is loosely provided
twenty-five people. The wheel rotates at a
constant rate of twenty six centimeters per
second, and makes a complete revolution in
half an hour. London Eye rotates constantly speed allows passengers to safely enter the
cockpit and out of them. But for people with
disabilities and older people make an exception
and stop the wheel, so that they can leisurely
take their seats.

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In December, two thousand six, the London Eye was
equipped with the new LED backlit with digital control
lights.
The London Eye is considered one of
the most famous sights of London.

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Sitting optionally be freely and safely inside the cabin
and look at the different parts of the city. It is best to
ride, of course, on a clear day, otherwise it will be seen
only the tip of Big Ben, sticking out of the fog.

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Besides actually
overlooks the
possibilities on the
wheel, there are all
kinds of entertainment
services such as
champagne in the
booth, chocolate and
wine tasting at a height
or night skiing. You can
ride with a personal
guide who will tell you
exactly which
attractions are opened
your eyes from the bird's
flight.