the london eye in london , ireland sits 443ft over the river thames . it has attracted more than 27 million visitors since its formal opening on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is programmed to be under - conditioned and hold up to 30 people . three possible locations for the turn to stand have been selected . this is not the first efforts by the iraqi tourism board to bring tourists into the capital . the board are seeking investing for a resort island . the panel would include a six star motel and a 18 lane golf field .
The River Thames flows through London.