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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Ferris_wheel
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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gptkb:Julia_Barfield
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gptkbp:accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible
wheelchair accessible
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gptkbp:advertising
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Seasonal offers and discounts
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:David_Marks
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gptkbp:attraction_type
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gptkb:Ferris_wheel
gptkb:tourist_attraction
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gptkbp:campaigns
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seasonal discounts
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gptkbp:capacity
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800 people
800 passengers per rotation
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gptkbp:capacity_per_cabin
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25 people
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gptkbp:circular_shape
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Marks_Barfield_Architects
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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£75 million
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:steel
Steel and glass
steel and glass
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1998
gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:coordinates
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South Bank of the River Thames
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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art installations
Hosts various celebrations throughout the year
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Featured in films and TV shows
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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iconic landmark
icon of London
Iconic symbol of London
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:David_Marks
David Marks and Julia Barfield
cantilevered design
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gptkbp:diameter
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120 meters
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gptkbp:distance
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40 kilometers
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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School visits and workshops
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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minimal
Sustainable practices implemented
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gptkbp:famous_event
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New Year's Eve fireworks viewing point
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gptkbp:famous_for
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panoramic views of London
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gptkbp:featured_in
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gptkb:TV_shows
gptkb:films
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gptkbp:first_ride
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March 2000
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gptkbp:gift_shop
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on-site
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gptkbp:group_bookings
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available
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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gptkb:Waterloo_Station
near Waterloo Station
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gptkbp:height
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443 feet
135 meters
taller than Big Ben
Taller than Big Ben
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gptkbp:height_comparison
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taller than Big Ben
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gptkbp:height_ranking
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tallest Ferris wheel in Europe
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of London's skyline since 2000
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The London Eye
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gptkbp:initial_height
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120 meters
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Parisian_Ferris_wheel
A bicycle wheel
Parisian Ferris wheels
a bicycle wheel
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gptkbp:is_family_friendly
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:landmarks
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gptkb:Houses_of_Parliament
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gptkbp:lighting
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Illuminated at night
LED lights
during holidays
nighttime illumination
Varies for special occasions
changes for special occasions
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gptkbp:lighting_color_change
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for special occasions
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gptkbp:local_transport_access
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Near Waterloo Station
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:London
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Thyssenkrupp
gptkb:Merlin_Entertainments
Every 5 years
monthly
annual inspections
regular inspections
Dedicated staff for upkeep
Weather-related issues
Regular inspections and refurbishments
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gptkbp:maintenance_team
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dedicated staff
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gptkbp:media_appearances
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featured in films and TV shows
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gptkbp:nearby_attractions
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gptkb:The_London_Natural_History_Museum
gptkb:The_Sherlock_Holmes_Museum
gptkb:St._Paul's_Cathedral
gptkb:St._Thomas'_Hospital
gptkb:The_London_Science_Gallery
gptkb:London_Eye_River_Cruise
gptkb:Shrek's_Adventure_London
gptkb:Greenwich_Park
gptkb:The_Charles_Dickens_Museum
gptkb:The_Clink_Prison_Museum
gptkb:Hyde_Park
gptkb:The_Imperial_War_Museum
gptkb:The_Postal_Museum
gptkb:Finsbury_Park
gptkb:Big_Ben
gptkb:Brockwell_Park
gptkb:Hampstead_Heath
gptkb:Tower_Bridge
gptkb:The_Bank_of_England_Museum
gptkb:The_Hunterian_Museum
gptkb:Trafalgar_Square
gptkb:Covent_Garden
gptkb:Tate_Modern
gptkb:The_National_Gallery
gptkb:The_Royal_Albert_Hall
gptkb:The_Tate_Modern
gptkb:The_Wellcome_Collection
gptkb:Buckingham_Palace
gptkb:The_British_Museum
gptkb:The_Victoria_and_Albert_Museum
gptkb:Battersea_Power_Station
gptkb:Kensington_Gardens
gptkb:London_Bridge
gptkb:The_London_Motorcycle_Museum
gptkb:The_Museum_of_London
gptkb:The_Museum_of_London_Docklands
gptkb:The_London_Canal_Museum
gptkb:The_London_Fire_Brigade_Museum
gptkb:The_London_Transport_Museum
gptkb:The_Old_Operating_Theatre_Museum
gptkb:Waterloo_Bridge
gptkb:Green_Park
gptkb:The_Science_Museum
gptkb:Battersea_Park
gptkb:Clapham_Common
gptkb:The_Florence_Nightingale_Museum
gptkb:The_Design_Museum
gptkb:The_Old_Vic_Theatre
gptkb:Victoria_Park
gptkb:Richmond_Park
gptkb:Southbank_Centre
gptkb:Westminster_Bridge
gptkb:The_National_Portrait_Gallery
gptkb:The_Globe_Theatre
gptkb:Oxo_Tower_Wharf
gptkb:The_Museum_of_Brands
gptkb:The_Natural_History_Museum
gptkb:The_Thames_Clippers
gptkb:The_Jewish_Museum_London
gptkb:The_London_Science_Museum
gptkb:Gabriel's_Wharf
gptkb:concert_hall
gptkb:Shard_London_Bridge
gptkb:theater
gptkb:London_Dungeon
gptkb:The_London_Transport_Museum_Depot
gptkb:Regent's_Park
gptkb:Houses_of_Parliament
gptkb:The_View_from_The_Shard
gptkb:Borough_Market
gptkb:The_London_Bridge_Experience
gptkb:Wandsworth_Common
gptkb:BFI_IMAX
gptkb:The_Wallace_Collection
gptkb:St._James's_Park
gptkb:gardens
gptkb:The_Courtauld_Gallery
gptkb:The_Saatchi_Gallery
gptkb:The_Shard
The OXO Tower
The Scoop
Sea Life London Aquarium
Thames River Cruises
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Millennium_Wheel
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gptkbp:notable_artists
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featured in many films
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gptkbp:notable_visitor
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Celebrities and dignitaries
celebrities and dignitaries
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gptkbp:number_of_cabins
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gptkb:32
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gptkbp:number_of_rooms
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gptkb:32
25 people
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gptkbp:opened
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March 9, 2000
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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January 2000
Attended by dignitaries
attended by dignitaries
attended by Tony Blair
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gptkbp:opening_hours
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varies by season
10 AM to 8:30 PM
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gptkbp:operating_hours
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Daily from 11 AM to 6 PM
30 minutes per rotation
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gptkbp:operational_status
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operational
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Merlin_Entertainments
gptkb:London_Eye_Company
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gptkbp:original_purpose
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Millennium celebration
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Merlin_Entertainments
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gptkbp:partnerships
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local businesses
Collaborations with local businesses
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gptkbp:photography_rules
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no tripods allowed
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:Millennium_Wheel
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gptkbp:rank
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Tallest Ferris wheel in Europe at opening
tallest Ferris wheel in Europe
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gptkbp:recovery_method
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gptkb:32
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gptkbp:renovation
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gptkb:2006
minor renovations in 2014
Major refurbishment in 2006
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gptkbp:restaurant
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nearby dining options
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gptkbp:revolution_time
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30 minutes
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gptkbp:revolutions_per_hour
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0.26
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gptkbp:safety_features
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emergency evacuation procedures
emergency evacuation system
Emergency evacuation procedures
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gptkbp:safety_measures
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gptkb:ISO_9001
regular inspections
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gptkbp:safety_record
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No major incidents reported.
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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Active on various platforms
active on Instagram and Twitter
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gptkbp:sound
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available in multiple languages
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gptkbp:special_access
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VIP experiences available
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gptkbp:special_events
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New Year's Eve fireworks
Valentine's Day proposals
New Year's Eve fireworks viewing
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:British_Airways
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gptkbp:sponsorship
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gptkb:Coca-Cola
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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Jubilee Gardens
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gptkbp:ticket_price
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varies by season
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gptkbp:ticketing_system
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Standard, Fast Track, and Private
standard, fast track
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gptkbp:tour
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offered for schools
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction_ranking
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One of the most popular in the UK
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Ferris_wheel
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:viewing_distance
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40 kilometers
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gptkbp:viewing_experience_duration
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30 minutes
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gptkbp:viewing_experience_rating
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Highly rated by visitors
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gptkbp:viewing_platform
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gptkb:1
360-degree views
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gptkbp:viewing_time
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30 minutes
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gptkbp:visibility_range
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up to 25 miles
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gptkbp:visitors
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360-degree views
Panoramic views of London
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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3.5 million
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gptkbp:weather_policy
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rides may be suspended in high winds
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:award
gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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