Originally Ferris wheel was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., as a landmark for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The wheel was intended as a rival to the Eiffel tower (Ht 80 mts). The term Ferris wheel came to be used for all such rides.
London eye (The Merline Entertainments London Eye) is the largest ferris wheel (Ht 135 mts) in Europe. It was erected in December 31 1999. Untill a until it was surpassed by the Star of Nanchang (160 m) in May 2006, and then the Singapore Flyer (165 m) on 11 February 2008.
London eye (The Merline Entertainments London Eye) is the largest ferris wheel (Ht 135 mts) in Europe. It was erected in December 31 1999. Untill a until it was surpassed by the Star of Nanchang (160 m) in May 2006, and then the Singapore Flyer (165 m) on 11 February 2008.
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