From the top of the London Eye, you can see mesmerizing attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Tate Museum, Tower Bridge, and The Shard among many more attractions that drive millions of people to London every year. Therefore, on the journey it is clear that major attractions will catch your eye first, but then you will be able to see much more that the amazing city has to offer.</p>
<p>This picture encapsulates part of London’s sense of place. London is not known for one thing. People are motivated to come to London to see the main attractions, but at the end of their time here they end up falling in love with London for the little details embedded within or surrounding the “touristy” activities. The London Eye serves as a metaphor. From the top you can see 40 km in distance; however, it seems like an endless view of the city. The London Eye constantly revolves to new sights, everywhere you look you can see something you did not see last time you looked offering a different perspective. The boroughs of London also offer different perspectives to the city, satisfying the interests a widespread genre of people. Unquestionably, the London Eye is much more than a simple Ferris wheel, it is a powerful source in understanding that there is not only one sense of place within London, and that one’s sense of place is simply what a person is capable of resonating with.