The Millennium Wheel, most commonly known as “The London Eye” is the biggest observation wheel in the world. Standing at 135 meters, on a clear day you can see a stretch of 25 miles outside the city limits all the way to Windsor Castle. This giant ferris wheel carries passengers in cabins in the shape of a capsule. This truly amazing wheel in its gentle movement, takes around 30 minutes to give you the greatest views high up in the sky.
This giant observation wheel which rules the river skyline is located opposite the House of Parliament. Lately with the new entrance regulations and the improvements made, you would notice a long winding queue lined up at the London wheel.
These observation capsules in the London Eye will get warm during summer however you can reserve a whole observation cabin in London Eye in advance if you wish to have your private functions, gatherings or to celebrate an unforgettable romantic date. Take a hi-tech camera with a telephoto lens with you if you wish to capture this breathtaking beauty of panoramic views of the picturesque London city. Ideally located on the South Bank of the River Thames in Lambeth, this slow moving wheel gives exceptional picturesque views of London attractions such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace Westminster Bridge and House of Parliament.
Take a breathtaking trip on the London Eye, the magnificent symbol of the modern Britain. Visible from all over the city, the London Eye has become a significant iconic landmark in London and a main tourist attraction. Although it is named as London Eye, it does not operate as a surveillance system to monitor the Londoners. It was a monumental structure built temporary to commemorate the millennium in 1999 and today it has become a permanent landmark joining the rest of the cityscape of the London city similar to Big Ben, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Choose a central London hotel to experience a memorable stay. If a traveler desires a London luxury hotel for accommodation, Metropolitan Hotel is indeed a great option London has to offer.