Incredible views from the London Eye
London looks like an amazing patchwork of parks, squares and streets from a height of around 135 metres. While the London Eye may turn slowly, taking a trip on it is truly an experience. Each year, more than 3.5 million people enjoy incredible views across the city. On a clear day you can see for almost 40 kilometres – the whole of London is at your feet.
The London Eye was designed by the architectural duo of David Marks and Julia Barfield. They entered a competition to design the monument of the new millennium. None of the entries won the competition but the pair were determined that their plan should go ahead and eventually British Airways became the sponsor of the gigantic Ferris wheel.