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South China Morning Post
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
London Eye celebrates 25 years as a top UK attraction
Soaring above the London skyline in her most famous creation, architect Julia Barfield is thrilled that the London Eye Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city. The primary goal was to find a stunning view of the British capital, she said inside one of its 32 glass pods as it floated against the backdrop of the Houses of Parliament. Built to mark the turn of the millennium in 2000, it has since established itself as one of the UK's most visited paid attractions. Each year around 3.5 million tourists take in its panoramic views on half-hour trips. Stamped on souvenirs, sketched by street artists and snapped in an endless stream of selfies, the Eye has become nearly as big a landmark as Big Ben. Similar observation wheels are now a fixture in cities around the world, but even today the Eye's cantilevered design stands out. Answer: Julia Barfield
South China Morning Post
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How the London Eye became a symbol of the UK's capital
Floating high above the London skyline aboard her most famous creation, architect Julia Barfield is still giddy that the London Eye Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city. Advertisement The initial priority was finding a breathtaking way to see the British capital, she said inside one of its 32 glass pods as it drifted against the backdrop of the Houses of Parliament. Built to mark the turn of the millennium in 2000, it has since established itself as one of the UK's most visited paid attractions. Each year around 3.5 million tourists take in its panoramic views on half-hour trips. Stamped on souvenirs, sketched by street artists and snapped in an endless stream of selfies, the Eye has become nearly as big a landmark as Big Ben. British architect Julia Barfield rides the London Eye on February 25, 2025. Photo: AFP But its future was not always so assured.
