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1. The London Eye

2. Introduction The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel located on the South Bank of the River Thames It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK

3. History and Construction Opened to the public in March 2000 Designed by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield It was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel until 2006

4. Structure and Design Height : 135 metres Diameter : 120 metres Has 32 sealed , air-conditioned capsules , each representing a borough of London

5. Visitor experience A full rotation takes about 30 minutes Offers stunning panoramic views of London, including landmarks like Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral Attracts over 3 million visitors in a year

6. The London Eye – Budapest Wheel comparison Things in common : - Picturesque view anf unique experiences for visitors - Both extremely popular among tourists Some significant differences : - A full rotation takes 3 times as much time in the London Eye (30min-10min) - The Budapest Wheel’s c apacity is smaller compared to the London Eye - London Eye – 135 metres tall / Budapest Eye – 65 metres

7. Thank you for your attention ! Bányai Miklós 11.A