The London Eye, England

The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel located along the river Thames in London, England. Today, it is Europe's tallest Ferris wheel. The London Eye was opened formally by Prime Minister Tony Blair on New York's Eve 1999, but it was not opened for public use until the march of 2000 due to technical issues. By June of 2008, 30.million people had taken a ride on the London Eye. This attraction had several names including - the British Airways Eye, the Coca-cola London Eye and so on.. It has also been known as the Millennium Wheel. The London Eye has 32 air-conditioned and sealed passenger capsules that can hold as many as 25 people. Inside the capsule passengers can move around or sit in the chairs provided. It takes 30 minutes to ride the London Eye, and does not stop to allow passengers on and off. Approximately 3.5 million people visit the London Eye each year and it is U.K.s most popular(paid) tourist attraction. Very interesting thing about  attraction is that is a popular place for proposals. More than 5000 engagements have begun while riding the London Eye.

The London Eye in London is symbolic to its people in the same way that the Eiffel Tower is to the people of Paris.