Презентация, доклад The London eye

then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on December 31, 1999, although it was not opened to the public until March 9, 2000 because of the technical problems. Since its opening, the Eye has become a major landmark and tourist attraction.

the structure and more than 3000 tons of concrete were used for the foundations. Its steel design forms an "A" shape, with two large tapered legs at the base - 20 meters apart and each over 58 meters in length. The legs lean toward the river at a 65-degree angle. The rim of the Eye is supported by tensioned steel cables and resembles a huge spoked bicycle wheel.

side of the rim, the passengers have a great 360° view over London. Many famous landmarks are clearly visible, including Buckingham Palace , St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament etc.

360° view over London

360 views of London the London Eye hosts many major events. Such as every year the London Eye is part of London’s new year celebration and apparently used by small businesses for the conferences.

opened in 2000, there have been 5,000 proposals that are known of, 512 weddings, 22 civil partnerships and about 1.5 million glasses of Champagne consumed.
Jagan Rao and Natasha Palmer from Marylebone, central London, decided to get married on the wheel on Saturday.
The couple have now been given a complimentary "Cupid's Capsule" on the date of their proposal every year.

Moss has been on the London Eye 25 times – the record for a UK celebrity

have opened to the public.

1. Singapore Flyer (165 m, 28 capsules)
2. Star of Nanchang (160 m, 60 capsules, China)
3. LONDON EYE (UK) (135 m, 32 capsules)

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