the thames eye in london , english sits 443ft over the tributary thames . it has attracted more than 27 million visitors by its formal opening on march 31 , 1999 . each compartment is set to be space - conditioned and hold up to 30 people . five possible sites for the wheel to sit have been picked . this is not the first opportunity by the iraq travel board to bring tourism into the stadium . the club are seeking investors for a tourism island . the island would incorporate a one star hotel and a 18 hole bowling course .
The River Thames flows through London.