London Eye -photos

British Airways London Eye -intro

The London Eye, built for the year 2000 millenium, soon became an important landmark on the Thames, and is now a must-see for many visitors.

What's the appeal? Well, there's the the striking visual appearance of this giant spoked circle on the banks of the Thames; plus the chance to get a birds-eye view of London. If the weather's clear, visitors can get a 25-mile view.

The London Eye stands 135 meters high, and is the sixth tallest structure in London. It's "flight" is a gentle and slow half-hour in capsules holding 25 passengers.

Interesting factoid: sections of the giant wheel rim of the London Eye were floated in on the Thames, and assembled on the spot.

^{*photos (c) Teresa Plowright}

Index: London Eye -photos

1. British Airways London Eye -intro
2. London Eye - capacity and queues
3. London Eye - approach
4. Dali sculpture, near the London Eye
5. London Eye - up'n'away
6. British Airways London Eye - passenger capsule
7. London Eye - view