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London Eye

Address: Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, SE1 7PB
Phone: 0870/990-8883
www.londoneye.com

Category: Viewpoints
Location: South Bank

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Fodor's Review:

To mark the start of the new millennium, architects David Marks and Julia Barfield conceived an entirely new vision: a beautiful and celebratory structure that would allow people to see this great city from a completely new perspective—on a giant wheel. As well as representing the turning of the century, a wheel was seen as a symbol of regeneration and the passing of time. The London Eye is the largest observation wheel ever built and among the top 10 tallest structures in London. The 25-minute slow-motion ride inside one of the enclosed passenger capsules is so smooth you'd hardly know you were suspended over the Thames, moving slowly around. On a clear day you can take in a range of up to 25 mi, viewing London's most famous landmarks from a fascinating angle. If you're looking for a special place to celebrate, champagne and canapés can be arranged ahead of time. Buy your ticket online, over the phone, or at the ticket office in advance to avoid the long lines. For an extra £10, you can save even more time with a Fast Track flight for which you check in 15 minutes before your "departure."

Cost: £15.50
Open: June and Sept., daily 10-9; July and Aug., daily 10-9:30; Oct.-May, daily 10-8
Tube: Waterloo

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