The London Eye is one of the more famous structures rising on the landscape of London. It is an enormous Ferris wheel that sits on the south bank of the River Thames. It is on the west end of Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank and it stands roughly 135 metres in height. The wheel itself has a diameter of 120 metres. It is by far the tallest structure of its kind in the European Union.
On January 1, 2005, the London Eye was the major focal point in London's New Years Eve celebrations. This has continued to present day.
Today, the London Eye is one of the tourist attractions in London and is also very popular with local Londoners. It has provided rides to over 30 million people since its opening in 2000.