2The London Eye
For a modern perspective on London, nothing compares to the London Eye. Opened in 2000 to mark the new millennium, this giant observation wheel stands on the South Bank of the Thames and offers unparalleled views of the city.
Each glass capsule carries visitors on a slow, 30-minute rotation, providing sweeping panoramas of Big Ben, the Shard, and even Windsor Castle on a clear day. It’s especially magical at dusk, when the city transitions from daylight to a twinkling skyline. The London Eye has quickly become one of the most popular paid attractions in the UK and an enduring symbol of 21st-century London.
