the london iris in london , usa sits 443ft over the river thames . it has attracted more than 27 % visitors since its formal entrance on miss 31 , 1999 . each compartment is set to be oil - conditioned and hold up to 30 visitors . ten proposed venues for the wheel to sit have been selected . this is not the third attempt by the iraqi tourism board to bring tourists into the capital . the board are seeking investors for a single islands . the island should include a 10 star restaurant and a 18 hole road course .
The River Thames flows through London.