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A London Eye has become an iconic
image since its unveiling in 2000. The 443 foot tall Ferris wheel provides a
unique look of London. The Ferris wheel itself prevails over all of the
buildings and can be seen from across the river. The simple design still creates
contrast with the modern design against the traditional building surrounding
the spectacle. Upon arriving to the London Eye, the Ferris wheel towers over
and is a sight within itself. I personally enjoyed the simplistic and
contemporary design. Furthermore, the location of the London Eye is an
important aspect to the Ferris wheel. The London Eye sits next to the Thames
River in the center of London providing a holistic view of the city. Beyond the
architectural design is being within the London Eye, given that a completely
different view of the Ferris wheel and of London.
On
the London Eye, the individual compartment was open and airy. When first
stepping on the London Eye, the entire section is covered in glass, allowing
the visitors to receive a complete three hundred and sixty degree view of
London. This allows the spectator to get an all encompassing feel of London and
the various parts within it. As the Ferris wheel slowly approached the top,
more historical places, monuments, buildings, and bridges became clearer and
gave a distinct view. The London Eye provided unobstructed views of Big Ben,
House of Parliament, 10 Downey Street, and the Thames River. The River,
however, was not only available to see through the window of the compartment, but
was the floor beneath us to show another aspect of this architectural feat. The
thirty-minute ride highlighted main features of London, but offers only a
glimpse into the true beauty of London. Overall, the London Eye brought
spectacular views that showed vast parts of the unique city of London.
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