"It's about celebrating London," says architect Julia Barfield who designed the London Eye It's a perfect day to ... Neighbouring pods are filled with tourists taking pictures of the views across ...

The tourist attraction offers stunning views of the British capital, attracting millions of visitors annually.

architect Julia Barfield is still giddy that the London Eye ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city. The initial priority was finding a breathtaking way to see the British capital, she told AFP ...

Similar observation wheels are now a fixture in cities around the world Floating high above the London skyline ... she told AFP inside one of its 32 glass pods as it drifted against the backdrop ...

Floating high above the London ... London Eye Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city. The initial priority was finding a breathtaking way to see the British capital, she said inside one ...