Construction started in 1998 and the main components of the attraction were built off site and shipped to the construction side where the wheel was assembled. It took seven years and £75 million to build the London Eye.
Oh and it’s not just a cantilevered observation wheel, it’s the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. This is a mouthful, but it’s important knowledge to impress your friends: Cantilevered means that the entire structure is anchored by an A-frame on one side only. The London Eye is a cantilevered observation wheel. But there’s more than you think to this giant Ferris wheel on the Thames.
It offers jaw-dropping views of the city, a welcome break from the city’s hustle below and an unrivaled photo-op. The London Eye is one of the city’s most beloved (new) landmarks.
