Between HE Goods "Harrods" ancient, which just finished touring on its shores, passing through the shops, "Marks & Spencer," and during Tskek in the Streets "Oxford Street" and "Edgware Road", should you end the case in the Gardens "Hyde Park" beautiful summer weather with moderate to the British capital of London and the landscape. And there looking for the next destination and a look at the Brochure which Issahpk in your tour brings you to answer right away: Visit the London Eye (London eye) now .. London Eye, and why not?
Of course your feelings when you see pictures of "London Eye" when faced with a completely different; Vanbhar excitement and a sense of control you have in your veins and drives enthusiasm to fight a new experience, the experience of boarding to a distance of 135 meters in a closed capsule.
London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the south bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge, next to the site dedicated to the Dome of the Discovery, which was built to celebrate the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Millennium Wheel
Called the London Eye "wheel millennium" because the opening came just before the start of the second millennium, and there by 32 small cabin can carry 15 thousand visitors a day, and during the ride the London Eye can be seen the most important features of the city such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Palace of Westminster, and Windsor Castle, and enjoy the beautiful scenery while it spins on its axis; has been designed with touches of modern engineering that allows passengers to view London from all four sides so that a distance of 40 kilometers on average.
Carry "London Eye" 32 capsule closed and air-conditioned weighing about 10 tons, and attached to the periphery of the wheel, each representing one capsule from the suburbs of London's famous, and can be of the wheel that holds 25 people at a time, can all of them roam freely within the capsule despite the availability of seats, spin the wheel fast 0.9 kilometers per hour, and the course takes about 30 minutes.
Was opened by Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, was appointed to London in 1999 at a cost of £ 70 million, and then bore the name of British Airways, and then "Merlin Entertainment", and, starting from January 20, 2011 changed its name to EDF Energy London Eye under contract to care for the company EDF Energy continue for three years.
In setting up the London Eye wheel was the longest of its kind in the world, and remained so until overtaken by the wheel of the "Star of Nanchang," Chinese in 2006, then the wheel of Singapore established in 2008, up 165 meters. But still retain the title of the wheel the highest in Europe, also described as "the tallest building in the world revolves around the framework takes the form of letter A" and on one side only, as opposed to the wheel "Nanchang" and Singapore.
During the summer, which turn the eyes of the world to London during the Summer Olympics, which will be held between 27 July and August 12, 2012, will be the theme session on the London Eye for the duration of the session.
And while you are inside the capsules, the London Eye you can capture many of the photo-ops, and after stopping to buy souvenirs from the shops nearby, and do not forget, of course, enjoy the restaurants nearby, which offers an exclusive range of sandwiches, cakes and fresh cakes delicious, with a selection of teas, coffee and fruit juice .
Since the opening of the "London Eye" compete most famous landmarks the city of fog the other clock Big Ben and the Tower of London, she received the Bronze Award for the best attractions entertainment in the United Kingdom in 2011, and are more features of Britain paid attractive to tourists, as well as pounds profit big from behind the tourism programs and presentations provided for visitors and tourists, according to the census of 2010 the London Eye has attracted 3.5 million tourists.
Road to the London Eye
It is worth mentioning that it can access to hurry to London to walk along the River Thames to enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery, or you can take a better means of transport in London, the Metro, is the distinction of being the fastest way to get to your destination without wasting time in traffic, and the London Eye can be accessed From the main station and Westminster.
And by train you can access through the station and Waterloo, in addition to that you can use the buses, particularly double-deckerThere are as well as 3 parking is located on the south bank, within five minutes walk from the London Eye.
It is advisable when purchasing tickets booking in advance, and through their website and so to save your time and Mjhodgk, and instead of standing in long queues to buy tickets, especially in the summer; where tourism in height, in addition to providing your money if you buy tickets combined.
The company, which Tdaraein London several models for the tickets, as a model ticket flexible fast, which allows tourists to visit the London Eye any time during working hours to the day of his choice and is ideal for couples and groups who wish to take advantage of the program of their journey, but unfortunately is not available during the Olympics.
You can also combine the experience with the London Eye with a visit to the biggest place to ski in London (south banks), in addition to cruise in the River Thames, can also visit the London Eye and the Museum of Marine Biology and a single ticket.
There is another model for those who would like different tickets pass the waiting list, or a form for those who are planning for the trip, but they are not sure of the time of the visit. And can know the details about the visit times and tickets through the website of the London Eye
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