London Eye
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Europe's largest observation wheel (135m diameter) built by British Airways to commemorate millennium opening (Singapore Flyer is world's largest). Known as Millennium Wheel
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One of London's three major attractions along with Millennium Dome (O2 Arena) and Millennium Bridge. Features 32 capsules (25-person capacity) like bicycle wheel. Offers panoramic views up to 40km, 30-minute ride duration, attracts 4 million annual visitors
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Contributes to tourism promotion through transportation accessibility, London panoramic views, and proximity to tourist attractions (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, etc.)
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Completed by David Marks and Julia Barfield, selected through competition
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Glass capsules enabling 360-degree rotation city views. Advanced equipment including heating facilities and CCTV in capsules
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Beautiful nighttime city views. Extremely popular, requiring advance booking, especially during weekends and nights
- Implemented through private capital. Grown into representative urban tourism mecca in central London
- Promotes utilization through varied pricing (Regular GBP 21.5, Express GBP 35)