The London Eye
The London Eye was opened on New Years Eve 1999 to celebrate the Millennium.
It is 135 metres high, and from the top you can see all of London.
On a clear day you can even see Windsor Castle, which is 40 kilometres away.
The London Eye has 32 capsules, each with room for 25 people.
Each « trip » lasts 30 minutes.
It moves quite slowly, at a speed of about 15 metres a minute, but it never stops.
Passengers have to get on when its moving.
Opening times : Daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the summer and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the winter.
How to get there: 5 minutes walk from Waterloo underground station.
Questions:
How far can you see on a clear day?
How high is the London Eye?
How many capsules are there?
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