Key Facts About The London Eye
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The London Eye is the world's largest cantilevered observation wheel.
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It stands 135 meters tall and offers panoramic views of London up to 40 km away.
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It has 32 capsules, representing the London boroughs, with no capsule number 13 due to superstition.
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Each capsule can hold a maximum of 25 people, and the wheel has a total capacity of 800 people per revolution.
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The wheel was constructed using materials from across Europe, with UK steel, Italian cables, and German bearings.
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On a clear day, visitors can see up to 40 km in all directions, as far as Windsor Castle.
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The capsules move at a leisurely pace of 26 cm per second, allowing for a full rotation in about 30 minutes.
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The wheel generally moves continuously, so passengers can board and disembark without the need to stop.
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