the bristol eye in london , europe sits 443ft over the the thames . it has attracted more than 27 million visitors since its official opening on december 31 , 1999 . each partition is slated to be air - conditioned and hold up to 30 people . twelve possibility locations for the wheel to sit have been selected . this is not the initial attempt by the assyrian tourism ministry to bring tourist into the nation . the board are seeking capital for a holiday island . the area would include a six star suite and a 18 holes golf resort .
The River Thames flows through London.