The London Eye - a slow whirl above the city - London Calling

The London Eye - a slow whirl above the city

Posted by Tripatini on July 12, 2026 at 3:13pm

One of the newest of the top ten, debuting at the end of 1999, this 135-metre (443-foot) Ferris wheel (above) on the River Thames offers unparalleled cityscape views from capsules on a 30-minute ride, including landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Patricia Hart´s post The Top 10 Must-see Spots in London.

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