A short description of the eye of london in english. What does the London Eye "see"? Opening hours and cost

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The London Eye The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. The entire structure is 135 m tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 m.It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.The London Eye, or Millennium Wheel, was officially called the British Airways London Eye and then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. Since 20 January 2011, its official name is the EDF Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship deal.The London Eye adjoins the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth.

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History The London Eye was designed by architects Frank Anatole, Nic Bailey, Steve Chilton, Malcolm Cook, Mark Sparrowhawk, and the husband-and-wife team of Julia Barfield and David Marks. They submitted their idea for a large observation wheel as part of a competition to design a landmark for the new millennium.None of the entrants won the competition, but the couple pressed on and eventually got the support of British Airways, who sponsored the project.

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Opening The London Eye was formally opened by the 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.

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Construction In the process over 1700 tons of steel were used for 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.

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The wheel "s 32 sealed and air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsules are attached to the external circumference of the wheel and rotated by electric motors. Each of the 10-tonne capsules represents one of the London Boroughs, and holds up to 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is provided. The wheel rotates at 26 cm per second so that one revolution takes about 30 minutes.

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360 ° view over London Thanks to the construction of the glass capsules on the outer 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.

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What is the London Eye useful for? Other then providing a great 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.

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INTERESTING FACTSOlympic Torch 2012 reaches new heights on London Eye Amelia Hempleman-Adams, who became the youngest person to ski to the South Pole when aged just 16, grinned from ear to ear as she held the flame on top of a capsule on board the giant wheel. Illuminated by early morning sunshine, the 17-year-old girl held on tight as she raised the torch above the sleepy capital shortly after 8am. And she kept a tight grip as she posed with the flame at a height much greater than nearby Big Ben, surrounded by bright blue sky.

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London 2012: Olympic Torch reaches new heights on London Eye Breathtaking: brave torch bearer Amelia smiles for the camera as she stands on top of a capsule on the London Eye

Imagine if any city in the world could have an "all-seeing eye" from which nothing can hide! London has its own "eye": it is one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world. Its overview is 360⁰ and from there you can see all 32 districts of London. That is why it is called the London Eye.

When in the UK capital, be sure to visit London's Lambeth neighborhood on the south bank of the Thames. The London Eye will help you see the city from a bird's eye view and even a little higher! You will feel that you are sitting on the shoulders of a giant 135 meters high (approximately the level of the 45th floor!), And right in front of you, or rather under you, you will see the famous Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster.

A bit of history

The eye of London was solemnly "opened" on December 31, 1999, for which it is sometimes called "Wheel of the Millennium" or "By the wheel of the Millennium"... As befits the "Ferris wheel", as all the Ferris wheels are sometimes called, the London Eye also presents its own surprises. The spectacular launch on the eve of the millennium took place without passengers, as one of the capsule cabins turned out to be out of order. Prime Minister Tony Blair nonetheless solemnly pressed the start button, and passengers waited until March before taking a ride on the attraction.

The London Eye was accompanied by bad luck even earlier. The point is that the newspaper Sunday Times in 1993 held a competition for the development of a monumental structure to meet the new millennium. The competition was attended by the spouses-architects David Marks and Julia Barfield with the design of the Ferris wheel. As a result, nobody was interested in the project and lost the competition. Fortunately for Londoners, David and Julia are not used to giving up and therefore decided to make their dream come true. How many rapids were knocked down in order to obtain all kinds of permits from the residents of the area, organizations, maritime and river departments, historical societies and officials! Moreover, the grandiose project was developed without the support of government agencies and construction companies. And the finances were found thanks to a chance meeting with neighbor Bob Elling, head of British Airways, during a trifling conversation about sending a Christmas card.

The spouses have been implementing their project for 6 years, and how many obstacles have been overcome: technical problems, corporate troubles, and debates with ardent opponents of development. The theme of the wheel has not left the pages of English newspapers for several years. Many believed that it was useless to spoil the historical center of the city so that aesthetics was losing out to commerce. Moreover, the topic of the wheel was raised in parliament, because the construction site was located just opposite the Palace of Westminster!

The construction itself was not so long - only 16 months... Parts of the wheel were transported on barges along the Thames and assembled in a prone position on special platforms on the river. Then this colossus was lifted using a special system.

The most amazing thing is that the London Eye was conceived as a temporary structure and it had a permit for only for 5 years. Its "shelf life" expired in 2005, but the public loved this attraction so much that it could not part with it. So, "Eyes" has already hit 15 years and there are great chances that it will stand even longer. In general, a similar story happened with Eiffel tower, which was placed temporarily as the entrance arch of the Paris World Exhibition of 1889. However, it has become the hallmark of Paris!

Interesting Facts

And here is a selection of fascinating facts about the London Eye:

1700 tons of steel were spent on this architectural miracle, and the total weight of the wheel is 2100 tons. The Ferris wheel on the river bank is three times taller than Tower Bridge and four times wider than the dome of St. Paul's.
From a distance, the London Eye resembles a phantasmagorically gigantic bicycle wheel. You can ride the attraction in one of 32 transparent capsule-cabins of space type (representing the 32 districts of London), ordering strawberries, truffles and champagne.
Each capsule weighs 10 tons, but they are fixed thoroughly, as practice has confirmed. The capsules are equipped with air conditioning, heaters, a multimedia screen and wireless Internet, so you can post your selfies from the capsule directly to Instagram.
Each cabin is designed for 25 people. However, for those wishing to retire with the chosen one or the chosen one, there is a "Cupid's Capsule" (Cupid's Capsule). True, this pleasure costs 360 pounds sterling, but romance is guaranteed! Since the opening of the attraction on the wheel, 5,000 marriage proposals have been made (which are known to the organizers), 512 weddings have taken place; over 1.5 million glasses of champagne were drunk.
Cabin number 2 has a special name - Coronation Capsule, which it received in June 2013 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II.
It is not necessary to stand in the capsule, there are comfortable seating areas. The capsules move almost silently, without swaying at all, so that the feeling of reliability and comfort will not leave you. Inside the cabins, on installed tablets, you can choose desired language and get details of London's history by clicking on an object on the screen.
The London Eye can accommodate up to 800 passengers per turn, which equals the capacity of 11 double-decker tourist buses.
The London Eye can be cloned! A number of cities want to acquire such a lucrative miracle on their own land. This desire was expressed by representatives of Boston, Toronto, Sydney and several other cities, which upset the tourist council of London.
The wheel runs non-stop and completes a full revolution in 30 minutes. The rotation speed is 26 cm per second, or about 15 meters per minute, or 0.9 km per hour, which allows visitors to enter and exit calmly and without panic. The London Eye rotates 7668 times a year, winding 2300 miles - the distance from London to Cairo.
Regarding the view: from the wheel for 40 miles, the London distance opens. For a full turn, you can see the Queen's Windsor Residence, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden and 55 more attractions, subject to good weather.
Until 2008, the London "Eye" was proudly called "the largest Ferris wheel in the world" in the Guinness Book of Records. But later he lost the championship to the Singapore wheel - Singapore Flyer (165 meters).
The London Eye has received 75 national and international tourism awards since its inception for outstanding engineering and architectural value.
The lighting is implemented with LED lighting from Color Kinetics to enable digital control of the lights. This property was used for illumination in honor of new year holidays, the opening of the 2012 Olympics, the anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II and the birth of Prince George.
The London Eye had different names: initially it was called the Millennium Wheel, then the British Airways London Eye, and later the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. And since January 2011, the attraction has been named ELE Energy London Eye for three years as a result of a deal with a sponsor. And now it's called Coca Cola London Eye.
The wheel has become an iconic destination for corporate parties, birthdays and weddings. On New Year and on Memorial Day, it hosts fireworks, films and commercials.
The London survey wheel has proven to be a lucrative business. It cost £ 35 million (US $ 55 million) to build, but in 2009 alone, according to the owner of Merlin Entertainment, it generated £ 25 million in profits, so it paid for itself long ago.
About 4 million people "fly" on it annually. In terms of the number of visitors, the "Eye" is ahead of the famous Indian Taj Mahal (2.4 million), the Egyptian pyramids (3 million) and St. Paul's Cathedral (2 million).

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The London Eye is one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world in the world, located in the London area from Lambeth. The Lord London Eye is 135 meters high and weighing more than 250 our double-decker buses are the most impressive landmark that appears in the city, in the recent past. Top with fantastic views of London's main landmarks and represent the geography of cities in the long run. The flyer, designed by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield, winner of the Millennium Building Design Competition, was built for the 21st Century Bank Summit in the Thames Valley and was originally planned for its Tears in 2005. But the number of those who want "virtual tours" on the wheel is so great that it is no longer a question for this question, although the wheel is not profitable. Wheel of 32 transparent capsules, each accommodates 25 people. The translation project in life took six years and is impatient, shown in the process by hundreds of people from five European countries. The London Eye, also known as the "wheel of renewed efforts". The London Eye rotates 0.85 meters per second, one rotation takes 30 minutes. The "London Eye" is a very low speed that allows passengers to easily get to the ground with it.

The London Eye, also known as the "Wheel renewed effort". The "London eye" rotates at 0.85 feet per second, a single rotation takes 30 minutes. The "London eye" is very low-speed, That allows passengers to easily get off with him to the ground.

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London Eye (London) - one of the world's largest Ferris wheels in the world, is located in London from Lambeth. The Lord of London Eye is 135 meters high and weighing more than 250 of our double-decker buses - the most impressive attraction, which will appear in the city recently. Top with fantastic views of London's main landmarks, and represent the urban geography in the long run. The flyer features a design by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield Nashville, winner of the Millennium Building Design Competition. It was built for the Summit on the twenty-first century bank of the Thames Valley, and was originally scheduled to be demolished in 2005. despite this, the number of those who want " virtual tours"the wheel is so big that it is currently not a question, although the wheel does not generate income. The wheel is 32 transparent capsules, each containing 25 people. The translation of a project in life takes six years and impatience is shown in the process of hundreds of people from five European The London Eye is also known as the "Wheel of Renewal of Effort." to the ground.

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As one of the symbols of the city, it is filmed in films as often as the famous Piccadilly Seokus. For example, in one of the episodes of the cult British TV series Doctor Who, the London Eye not only acts as a decoration, but also serves as a transmitter of telepathic energy for an insidious alien monster, Nestin's Consciousness:

“Big and round, located somewhere in the center of London. A large metal object of a round shape: a wheel or a plate. And he's close from here. He's probably invisible ...
O! Fantastic!"

Indeed, fantastic! It is quite difficult not to notice the 135 meter "bicycle wheel" opposite the building of the English Parliament. It is even more difficult to deny yourself the pleasure of admiring the capital of Great Britain from a height of 64 red telephone booths stacked on top of each other.

How to buy a ticket to the London Eye

You can buy a ticket on the spot (ticket offices are located on the opposite side of the embankment), or you can save about 10% and order it on the official website.

A standard adult ticket costs £ 30.00 (online £ 27.00), a child ticket £ 24.00 (£ 22.00). But there are nuances: the ticket is issued for a specific date and time, and London weather is very changeable. No one guarantees a clear sky at a certain day and hour, and you are unlikely to be interested in the tops of buildings in the fog. Priority boarding flexible travel times during the specified day will cost £ 44.00.

In addition to simple riding on the Ferris wheel, the London Eye offers various options. For example, a private capsule, champagne and chocolate, corporate banquets and weddings (from £ 2,890). In general, any whim for your money.

You can also buy a combined ticket to visit one or more attractions included in the Merlin group (visits to these places are not covered by the cost of the London Pass Museum Card): London Aquarium; Madame Tussauds museum; London Dungeons and a 40-minute Thames cruise from London Eye to Tower Bridge and back.

The first time I visited London was in February, so I did not buy tickets in advance, deciding to evaluate the situation upon arrival. London greeted me with snow, and I have already come to terms with the idea that such entertainment as the London Eye will pass me by. Fortunately, on the last day before leaving, the sun came out for several hours, which I did not fail to take advantage of the situation.

A standard ticket for the London Eye and a forty-minute cruise on the Thames cost me £ 28.55 in 2013, now it costs £ 34.00 (£ 30.00 on-line).

The second time Lisa and I were in London in November. They didn't buy tickets in advance for the same reason, but took advantage of the 2 for 1 promotion and prudently printed a discount voucher.

The London Eye capsules are almost completely transparent and have a 360 degree view. The floor in the capsule is closed, which allows you to feel quite comfortable at high altitudes. There are seats in the center, but usually the passengers stand and ... click the shutters of the cameras.

The cabin can accommodate 25 passengers. Light in appearance, it weighs about ten tons. In total, there are 32 capsules on the wheel - according to the number of London suburbs.

Each capsule contains Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, with an interactive guide from which you can get key information about the places you see while the Ferris wheel is moving.

For smartphone owners, the London Eye Official app is available for free, featuring 360-degree panoramas, audio guides and a collection of fun facts about the Ferris wheel.

In addition, the London Eye offers educational programs for schoolchildren and students in a wide range of subjects: mathematics, English, geography, history, art and design, architecture, mechanical engineering, design and technology, IT. For teachers, not only booklets are offered to help organize the lesson, but also a free visit to the wheel in preparation for the lesson.

The London Eye makes a full revolution in half an hour and moves very smoothly. Passengers boarding and disembarking are carried out on the go. Attentive employees keep order and safety. I was amazed at how logistically the queue was organized correctly. For example, employees make sure that the line, the tail of which is located near the ticket office, does not block the sidewalk on the embankment, where passers-by walk. Visitors to the Ferris wheel pass in batches, thereby regulating the flow of people. When purchasing your ticket, you can choose the priority boarding option. A separate entrance is organized for such visitors. A standard fast-entry ticket starts at £ 34.95 (£ 29.45 on-line), the most flexible is £ 39.95.

The surprisingly airy wheel structure actually weighs 2,100 tons (that's 1,272 London cabs). It was collected on the water in a prone position, and then at a rate of two degrees per hour (!) Was raised to a working position of 65 °.

The London Eye is the newest type of Ferris wheel. Its cabins, called capsules, are mounted on an outer rim. During rotation, a complex mechanism keeps the cabs in an upright position: the wheel moves and the cab slides in the hoops that hold it.

As you descend, a large, stylized camera takes automatic shots of the cabins. To get into her field of vision, you need to stand on the places for photographing, which are marked on the floor of the capsule. Photos can be viewed, paid for and printed at the gift shop. You will get into it by leaving the Ferris wheel.

Address: London Eye, Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB

How to get there: The London Eye is located within walking distance of several subway stations: Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster.

Waterloo is the nearest station. Follow signs for South Bank.

Embankment and Charing Cross are on the north side of the Thames. Both stations are a 10-15 minute walk to the London Eye. You will need to cross the Hungerford Bridge.
Westminster is the closest station to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. You need exit number one.

October 2014, prices april 2019

Hello my dear readers!

What do modern schoolchildren know about the sights of London? Do they know that the name "Big Ben" is not the name of a clock or a tower at all? This is the name of a huge bell that is located inside the tower itself! Have they heard the story that once, due to a flock of birds, who decided to sit on the clock, time slowed down by 5 minutes?

Today we will form completely new knowledge and talk about the sights of London in English. We will combine business with pleasure.
I have prepared a text for you, where I will briefly tell you about 10 of the most interesting places in London. Naturally, all this will be in English with pictures, and, so be it, with translation. Get ready to watch the most interesting video, where you will learn a lot of new things.

1. The Big Ben.

The world-known clock. Everyday about 500 tourists come to London to see the Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect whose name was Ben (Benjamin). The interesting fact is that you are not allowed to get inside the Big Ben if you aren’t an Englishman. No tourists allowed.

2. Madam Tussaud "s Museum

The most famous museum of waxworks. It presents all famous people from singers and actors to Prime Ministers and Presidents. All the waxworks are of such a good quality, that sometimes you can mistake them for a real person.

3. Piccadilly Circus.

The place is far from what is called “a circus”. It is a well-known meeting point of the city. It has become so popular, that is now considered to be a place to visit for all the tourists.

4. London Eye.

It is one of the biggest observation wheels in the world. Its height is 135 meters. It has 32 cabins which symbolize 32 districts of London. It takes 30 minutes to make a full circle. But it is the view you will never forget. The cost is about £ 20.

5. London National Gallery.

The gallery has more than 2000 works of world-known artists of XIII-XX centuries. You can spend the whole day there and it will not be enough. What is interesting, is that the gallery is free for everyone.

6. Parks of London.

London is famous for its parks. Combined, all these parks cover more land than the Principality of Monaco. The most well-known is the Hyde Park. It is a traditional place of festivals and celebrations.

7. St. Paul's Cathedral.

It was built on the highest point of London 300 years ago. It is the London Bishop's residence and is the most popular place of visit. The price of visit is £ 16.

8. The Houses of Parliament.

The official name is Palace of Westminster. It includes more than 1,100 rooms, more than a hundred stairs and about 5 kilometers of corridors. the House of Commons and the House of Lords (two traditional chambers) are located here. Nowadays anyone can visit the Houses of Parliament and even attend the session. You have to register by phone and go through special registration procedure.

9. The Thames.

The longest and most famous river in the UK which the British often call the "Father Thames". In 1894 Tower Bridge was opened, and in 2012 a modern cableway was built over it. Popular tourist activities are river excursions and water-bus or boat trips. Every year one can watch here the boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities.

10. Nelson's Column.

One of London's most recognizable landmarks which is located in Trafalgar Square. It was built between 1840-1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson who died in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar. Later, in 1868, the four sitting bronze lions were added to the base of the monument. The column is made of granite. Its weight is around 2,500 tonnes and its height is over 50 meters. In 2006 it was restored.

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1. "Big Ben"
World famous watches. Every day about 500 tourists come to London to see Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect named Ben (Benjamin). Interesting fact: you cannot get inside Big Ben if you are not English. Tourists are not allowed to enter.

2. Madame Tussauds Museum.
The most famous wax museum. It presents all famous people from singers and actors to prime ministers and presidents. All works are so well done that sometimes you can confuse them with a real person.

3. Piccadilly Circus.
The place is far from the word "circus" (from English Piccadilly Circus). It is a famous meeting place in the city. The place has become so popular that it is now considered a must-see for tourists.

4. London Ferris wheel.
One of the largest in the world! Its height is 135 meters. It consists of 32 booths that symbolize the 32 boroughs of London. A full circle takes 30 minutes. But this is the kind you will never forget. The cost is around £ 20.

5. London National Gallery.
The gallery contains more than 2000 works of world famous masters of the XIII-XX centuries. You can spend the whole day there and it won't be enough. What's interesting is that admission to the gallery is free for everyone.

6. Parks of London.
London is famous for its parks. If you add up the area of all the parks, then they will cover more land than the Principality of Monaco. The most famous is Hyde Park. It is a traditional venue for festivals and celebrations.

7. Cathedral of St. Paul.
It was erected at the highest point in London 300 years ago. It is the seat of the Bishop of London and is a popular place to visit. Entrance fee £ 16.

8. Parliament building.

The official name is Westminster Palace. It includes over 1,100 rooms, over a hundred stairs and about five kilometers of corridors. There are two traditional chambers here: Lords and Commons. Nowadays, everyone can visit the Parliament building and even attend a meeting of the chambers. To do this, you need to make an appointment by phone and go through a special registration procedure.

9. River Thames.

The longest and most famous river in the UK, often referred to as the "Father Thames" by the British. The Tower Bridge was opened in 1894, and in 2012 a modern cable car was erected over the river. A popular activity of tourists is excursions and walks on river trams and boats. Every year you can watch boat competitions between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

10. Column of Nelson.

One of the most recognizable landmarks in London, located on Trafalgar Square... It was built between 1840-1843. in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died in 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar. Later, in 1868, four seated bronze lions were added to the base of the monument. The column is made of granite. Its weight is about 2500 tons and its height is over 50 meters. In 2006, the column was restored.

Useful expressions:

the world-known clock- world famous watches

t o be named after- be named after

to allow to do sth- allow to do something

to famous represent people - represent famous people

of a good quality - good quality

mistake smb for smb - confuse someone with someone

to be free -b be free

to be famous for sth - be famous for something

be located- to be located, to be

cableway- cable car

landmark- Sight.

Now, let's add to this an exciting video about London. Listen, watch, marvel, learn and practice English at the same time!

Well, I think now classes on English language 5th grade (and maybe 6th grade!) will only have joy, and writing or related to the sights of London will be a pleasure, because now you know everything!

I will be glad to see you among the readers of my blog and share with you all the most interesting.