Towering over the Thames River, sits the 443 foot tall London Eye Ferris wheel. Stealing the title of ‘Tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe,” the London Eye welcomes over 3.5 million visitors annually. Not only is it an icononic British landmark, it has also been featured in many recent films. Remember that scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with the wizard chase scene through London? Perhaps you recall seeing the London Eye in the horizon? Or how about A Knight’s Tale? There’s a shot where 14th century London features a wooden replica of the London Eye… slight anachronism considering that it was built in 1999.
Many view the Eye to London as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Both landmarks offer each city a public reference to the city that everyone can relish in. They are both public and accessible and in a great location, at the heart of the city.
Can’t wait to take a ride on the Eye this summer with my family! Soaking up the city from a bird's eye view!
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