The desire to see the world from a bird's eye view has always been inherent in man. Having risen up, you can appreciate all the beauty and uniqueness of the place where you are.

The first design of a Ferris wheel appeared in 1893 in Chicago, it was presented at the Exhibition by George Ferris Jr. The design of the Ferris wheel had a mass of 2000 tons and a height of 80 meters. One revolution lasted up to 20 minutes and cost 50 cents.

Many years have passed, and humanity has managed to build large number similar designs, competing with each other in terms of the size of the Ferris wheel and its comfort. At the moment, the palm is held by the most high wheel in the world - “Soaring Singapore” rises to a height of 165 meters. But in this list We present the ten best Ferris wheels in Russia.

1. Sochi

The most high design The Ferris wheel in Russia is located in Sochi, in Lazarevsky Park, and has a height of 83.5 meters. It was designed by Vladimir Gnezdilov and opened in 2012. The Ferris wheel in Sochi has 14 cabins closed type, with a capacity of 6 people and 14 open-type cabins, with a capacity of 4 people. Full turn the design completes in 8 minutes, the price of tickets in closed booths before 18.00 is 200 rubles, after 18.00 - 300 rubles. The price of tickets for a walk in open booths before 18.00 is 250 rubles, after 18.00 - 350 rubles, children under 12 years old are free. A magnificent view of Sochi, the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Range from a height of 700 meters above sea level will leave an unforgettable impression. The Ferris wheel was built on Mount Akhun.

2. Moscow

The second tallest is the Ferris wheel, located in Moscow in the park at the All-Russian Exhibition Center. The Ferris wheel is 73 meters high, was designed by Vladimir Gnezdilov and opened in 1995, to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow. The design of the wheel in Moscow consists of 40 booths, 5 of which are open. One revolution of the wheel lasts 7 minutes, the cost of closed booths is 300 rubles, the cost of open booths is 350 rubles. Children under 16 years old can only climb the Ferris wheel if accompanied by an adult. Visitors whose height is less than 140 cm are not allowed. The Ferris wheel will undoubtedly help to see the capital of Russia, lifting its visitors higher and higher into the sky, revealing all the beauty of Moscow.

3. Kazan

The third deserved place in the list of 10 Ferris wheels in Russia is occupied by the Ferris wheel in Kazan. Located on former territory Gorky Park, now in Kyrlay Park, another name is Shural. The height of the Ferris wheel is 55 meters, equipped with 40 cabins, closed type, with a capacity of 6 people. The Ferris wheel was manufactured and installed by the Italian company VISA GROUP. It can serve up to 3,600 people in an hour; a ticket for a walk costs 150 rubles. As you rise, a stunning panorama of the Kazan Kremlin and the entire city gradually opens up. In the evening, 10 thousand light bulbs installed on the wheel are lit, creating the impression of a fairy tale.

4. Perm

Recently, a new comfortable wheel, 50 meters high, was opened in the city of Perm. Opening dedicated to the celebration of May 9th. It took place in 2013 in the park named after. Gorky. The Ferris Wheel attraction is ready to operate all year round, as it is equipped with air conditioning; in winter, the cabins will be heated. The designers of the wheel were pleased with an unusual solution; at its base there is a room with an area of ​​400 m2. They plan to build a 3D oceanarium of prehistoric times in the premises and open it on the city day - June 12. The Ferris wheel is installed in the very high point city ​​and rises to a total height of 200 meters above sea level. Although there is no sea in Perm, there is the Kama River and the Krasavinsky Bridge, beauty and grace, which can be appreciated from the height of this wheel.

5. Kaliningrad

Next on the list of 10 Ferris wheels is the city of Kaliningrad. It has a Ferris wheel designed for increased comfort, 45 meters high. The structure, weighing 200 tons, was created by an Italian manufacturer, has 20 closed cabins, with a capacity of 6 people, equipped with air conditioning. In winter, the cabins will be heated. Interestingly, the design of the Ferris wheel has 2 VIP cabins, equipped in addition to air conditioning with a refrigerator. The wheel is controlled using a control panel, which, if desired, can regulate the speed of rotation of the Ferris wheel, the minimum time for a full rotation is 1 minute. The wheel is located in Yunost Park and was opened in 2012, on the 65th anniversary of Leningradsky district. Tickets cost 150 rubles, open from 11 am to 9 pm, children under three years old are free. It lifts up to 1000 people into the sky in an hour.

6. St. Petersburg

The tallest and only Ferris wheel in St. Petersburg becomes an attraction in Fairy Tale Park, another name for the park named after. Babushkina. The height of the Ferris wheel is 38 meters, the opening took place in 2008. The design is recognized as modern, since all the booths are closed and have increased safety. The cost of tickets for children under 12 years old is 100 rubles, over 12 and for adults - 150 rubles. Pensioners are not forgotten in this park; the cost of a ticket if you provide a pension book is 60 rubles. Climbing to the heights, you can enjoy not only the climb itself, but also the bewitching view of the Nevsky district.

7. Zakamsk (Kirovsky district, Perm)

Another Ferris wheel from Perm makes our list. It was installed in the winter for the new year 2009. The wheel is located in the Kirovsky district, in a recreation and cultural park. The Ferris wheel is 38 meters high. The structure, weighing 64 tons, has 20 cabins, 10 of which are closed. Closed type cabins with a capacity of 6 people and open type with a capacity of 4 people. A full rotation of the wheel takes 10 minutes. The wheel was produced in Russia, in the city of Yeisk, and was purchased at a price of 22 million rubles. Ticket price for an adult is 70 rubles, for a child 40 rubles. In addition to the beautiful view from above, the air in the park is filled with the aroma of pine forest.

8. Zelenogorsk

A beautiful view of the Gulf of Finland is offered by the Ferris wheel in the city of Zelenogorsk, located next to St. Petersburg. The wheel is located in the park of culture and recreation and has a height of 37 meters. The opening took place in 2012, and was timed to celebrate the park’s birthday, which turned 57 years old. Half of the booths are closed, so the wheel will work all year round.

9. Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk is preparing to launch a Ferris wheel, 35 meters high. It will be installed in Narymsky Park. Wheel modern type, with closed booths and sound classical music inside. The structure will be decorated a large number light bulbs both inside and outside.

10. View of the capital ( future project Moscow)

View of the capital - we placed the project of the world's tallest Ferris wheel in last place - 10th, because they are still planning to build it. The grandiose plan, 220 meters high, was announced in 2011 in Russia. In 2013, the plan was approved by the Moscow authorities. The “View of the Capital” Ferris wheel is planned to coincide with the opening of the Olympics in 2014. It will be located in the “Fortieth Anniversary of the Komsomol” park, near Vernadsky Avenue, in the south-west of Moscow. The wheel will become unique not only in height, but also in design. For the first time, a Ferris wheel will not use spokes in its construction, so the wheel will become doubly unique. The Ferris wheel concept is being developed by Group 12LLC. The design will be developed and used exclusively for the Russian Federation.

The Moldavian Ferris wheel makes 7 batches of concrete per revolution

History shows that the idea of ​​​​building the very first Ferris wheel on planet Earth belonged to George Farris, who developed this in 1893 for the World Exhibition, which was held in Chicago. Its height at that time was unrealistic - more than eighty meters! As it turned out, the creators of the miracle wheel passionately wanted to surpass the scope and beauty of its observation deck.
And so it has been since then: no matter what new wheel is built in the world, it is only with the sole thought of eclipsing, getting ahead of its predecessor. We present to you the top 10 largest Ferris wheels existing in the world.

1,117 meters. Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel

The next high-rise was opened in 2001 in Tokyo's Kasai Rinkai park. Years later, the Ferris wheel was closed, but to this day it still remains the highest-altitude attraction in Japan.

2,120 meters. Sky Dream Fukuoka

Another spinning “high-rise” for a long time showed people Japanese city Fukuoka from a bird's eye view. She worked for a short time - from 2002 to 2009. “Heavenly Dream”, and this is exactly how the name of the attraction is translated, is considered the largest classic observation wheel in the world.

3,120 meters. Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel

It was decided to build this Ferris wheel... Guess where? That's right, in Century Amusement Park, located in China. The last one on the list of “Chinese” sightseeing, but very large attractions that offer views of the earth.

4,120 meters. Changsha Ferris Wheel

It must be said that the Chinese love to feel their superiority over the promised land and see the world from the heights of birds' flight. So another high-altitude attraction was opened in 2004 in Chinese city Changsha. And this means something for world celestial domination.

5,120 meters. Tianjin Eye

This huge thing stands right above the Yongle Bridge, which was built in China. The attraction rightfully occupies a record place in the list of miracle wheels erected above bridges, namely, on their top. The price for the pleasure is small: an adult ticket costs 11 dollars, and a child ticket costs 6 dollars.

6,120 meters. Melbourne or Southern Star

Another large Ferris wheel stands and looks at people in the city of Melbourne. It was built a little earlier than the “Chinese” one, in December 2008. True, it was immediately closed for reconstruction. The wheel spent three years in the frozen stage. Renovation of the attraction began only in 2011, but was never completed.

7,120 meters. Suzhou Ferris Wheel

It is known that this attraction opened its cabin doors to curious visitors back in 2009. Now residents and guests of the city of Suzhou in China can independently admire the natural beauty from above without having to travel to London or Singapore.

8,135 meters. London Eye

Another large Ferris wheel opened in London in 2000. It retained the status of “heavenly giant” until 2006, but even today any sane and inquisitive tourist dreams of visiting it. The wheel spins for 30 minutes, for which visitors are charged $30.

9,160 meters. Star of Nanchang

This wheel was built in China, in the Jiangxi province. It is only 5 meters lower and smaller than a similar Singapore attraction. 7 million 300 thousand dollars were spent on the construction of the Nanchang Star. The “expensive” pleasure costs visitors only $6 per ticket, but lasts a full half hour.

10,165 meters. Singapore Flyer

This “miracle” of observation has been operating in Singapore since 2008. IN this period it is the largest sightseeing attraction in the world. This is neither more nor less, but as much as 165 meters in height! The wheel makes a full circle in 37 minutes, and each of the 28 “cabinets” of the Singapore wheel can accommodate 28 people.

For a long time established fact is that the first Ferris wheel was built to outshine the height and splendor of Eiffel Tower. Its construction was undertaken by George Farris, and, having completed his creation in 1893, he demonstrated to the world a structure with an unprecedented height, frightening in those days, 80 meters. Since that time, anyone who sets out to create the next wheel tries to make it the largest Ferris wheel in the world. We have collected the brightest and most impressive creations of world designers into one single list.

7. A Japanese creation called Suzhou Ferris Wheel, reaching a height of 117 meters, was officially opened in 2001 in one of the largest parks in the capital, but after some time it was fenced off and closed. But this does not in the least prevent him from being on our list, even though his exploitation seems to have ended forever.

6. The Southern star is a treasure of Melbourne that attracts both tourists and local residents in constant standby mode. Its height is 120 meters, and it was erected in 2008. But what's most interesting is that just a few days later The Southern star was closed for renovation. The wheel spent 4 years in a state of waiting; in 2012, a full-scale repair began, but it also dragged on and was not successful.

5. The Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel, built in China, is as impressive in its size, which is 120 meters, as in its placement. The creation of the country's masters rising sun is located directly above the bridge, being the most impressive and record-breaking attraction in the world, built in such a place. To make one turn on it you will need no more than 11 dollars per adult and 5 per child.

4. Where is the largest Ferris wheel? If it’s classic, then in Japan it’s called Sky Dream Fukuoka, which translates as “heavenly dream.” The 120-meter attraction was a delight for more than seven years, but at the end of 2009 it broke down and now only glows with bright, alluring lights.

3. The famous London Eye, built in the capital of Britain, has long been considered the largest Ferris wheel, because it reaches a height of 135 meters. It remained in the status of an inimitable giant of steel for six years, from its opening in 2000 until 2006, until a taller competitor appeared that eclipsed its greatness. However, even now many tourists visiting the country dream of visiting the London eye. It is known that a full revolution of the wheel takes half an hour and for such pleasure they charge exactly 30 dollars.

2. Cheaper, but no less impressive, is a ride on a slightly taller wheel called the Star of Nanchang, which was built not so long ago in China. Over seven million dollars were officially spent on its construction, which resulted in grandiose building at 160 meters. One ticket costs only six dollars, and the trip lasts the same as in the British giant.

1. Where is the largest Ferris wheel located, of course, in Singapore and it is called Singapore Flyer. The wheel is five meters taller than its closest pursuer and impresses with its unprecedented size. This design makes a full rotation in 40 minutes, and has 28 cabins, each of which can easily accommodate about 25 people.

This story began back in 1893, at the World Exhibition of Technical Achievements in Chicago. Then, to the surprise of the public, the world's first Ferris wheel was launched. At that time, the dimensions of the attraction were impressive: height - 80 meters, weight - two thousand tons. There were 36 cabins rotating on the wheel, and each of them could carry up to sixty passengers. The public liked the attraction so much (and, of course, immediately paid for its construction) that other cities also began installing similar structures. Soon Ferris wheels ceased to be a curiosity. Many people, having taken a ride on such an attraction as a child, considered it boring - after all, the booths move slowly, and the panorama opening from above can be seen from a high-rise building. Therefore, to attract the public, a different idea was adopted - to make the rise as high as possible. Thus, for the celebration of the Millennium, the London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel, was opened in the capital of Great Britain. What does this have to do with Singapore? You will learn about this by reading our article.

Higher, bigger, cooler

The London Eye was installed on a temporary basis. It was assumed that the structure would be dismantled after two years of operation. But the attraction began to bring such unprecedented profits to the city (and at the same time became an attraction included in all guidebooks) that they decided to leave it. The fame of the London Eye haunted other leading capitals of the world. Already in 2006, the title of the largest Ferris wheel from Britain was taken away by China. An attraction with a height of 165 meters has opened in the city of Nanchang. It was not only the largest Ferris wheel, but also the cheapest. After all, it only cost six dollars to ride it. “Star of Nanchang” did not hold the palm for long. Two years later, the Soaring Singapore attraction went into operation. We will inform you about its parameters later. The Ferris wheel was considered the tallest in the world from 2008 to 2014. Then Las Vegas took the first place from Singapore. Las Vegas High Roller on at the moment is the largest Ferris wheel, but it is only two meters higher than the Singapore one. It seems that Las Vegas will not hold its leadership position for long. After all, similar attractions are already being built in New York (192 meters) and Dubai (210 meters). The New York Wheel in Staten Island was scheduled to open in 2016. But work continued until 2017. The Eye of Dubai is also expected to open this year.

Singapore Ferris Wheel: description

Enough of the intrigue - it's time to open the Singapore Flyer parameters. This Ferris wheel was built over four years - from 2005 to 2008. Unlike the London Eye, installed directly on the ground, the Thames embankment, Soaring Singapore is built into a three-story terminal in which restaurants and shops are located. The diameter of the wheel is one hundred and fifty meters. But due to the fact that the lower cabin is not near the ground, the upper capsule rises 165 m. The height of the Singapore Ferris Wheel is comparable to a 55-story skyscraper. From the upper cabin you can see the surroundings for forty-five kilometers. Even the islands of Johor in Malaysia and Bintan and Batam in Indonesia are visible. The Ferris wheel performed its first show on March 1, 2008, and tickets then cost more than six thousand US dollars.

Description of the attraction

The popularity of the wheel in Singapore is also due to the fact that for six years it was the tallest in the world, ahead of its predecessors by 30 (London Eye) and five meters (Nanchang Star). And it is only two meters behind the undisputed leader today. Las Vegas High Roller is 167 m high. Singapore wheel The Ferris makes a full revolution in twenty-eight minutes. It is noteworthy that it houses 28 capsule cabins that can accommodate the same number of passengers. If only the price was $28! Feng Shui experts took part in the development of the attraction. So, according to their recommendations, the direction of rotation of the wheel was changed. Seven hundred and eighty-four people can ride on the attraction at the same time. The wheel was developed in Singapore by Japanese engineer Kisho Kurokawa. He set out to give the person in the capsule the impression of free flight. And he succeeded. Only the floor of the booth is not transparent.

It would seem that what could be interesting about slowly rising and then descending from a height of 165 meters? However, this attraction is included in the standard tour package for walking around Singapore. The Ferris wheel is open seven days a week from half past eight in the morning until 22:30. But the ticket office closes at ten in the evening. However, tourists recommend approaching the attraction before sunset. Then you can enjoy both the daytime panorama and the night one. When the capsule reaches its highest point, a loudspeaker notifies about this. Get ready to take pictures: the entire city-state of Singapore is in full view. You can see the Marina Sands Bay ship-shaped hotel, the famous durian-shaped Esplanade theater, a lotus-shaped science museum, a bridge that looks like a DNA strand, a football field located on the water and other attractions.

Prices

Tourists also recommend purchasing tickets online. You don't even have to print the electronic pass. It is enough to show the controller his number on the phone. This way you can save ten percent of the cost and get on the Singapore Ferris Wheel for 29.7 local dollars. The price for a standard ticket for adults is S$33. For children from three to twelve years old you need to pay 21 dollars, and people over sixty pay 24. In addition to standard cabins, there are also VIP capsules on the wheel. There is a very comfortable atmosphere there. You travel without companions, in your own company. For $69 you will be served a glass of expensive champagne, and for S$269 you will be served lunch for two. But in this case you will travel with a waiter.

Where is the attraction located and how to get to it

The Singapore Ferris Wheel is located on the south-eastern outskirts of the city, next to the Maritime Centre. Its exact address is: Raffles Avenue, 30. The easiest way to get to the attraction is by metro. Need to sit on Circle line CC4 (Circle Line) and get off the train at Promenade Station. Next, you should rise to the surface of the earth through doors A. Immediately you will see blue signs advertising the Singapore Flyer. Following these signs will take you to the attraction in five minutes. All taxi drivers in the city know the Ferris wheel. You can also get to the attraction by buses No. 133, 111 and 106. The Temasek Avenue stop is located directly at the entrance to the building, which serves as a cosmodrome for the Ferris wheel.

Tourists often buy tickets for each excursion separately. They overpay, and then also waste time in queues. Most main advice Experienced travelers for newcomers to Singapore - purchase a City Pass. This ticket gives not only significant discounts in this very expensive city. You can plan your day to get as much done as possible. The Singapore Ferris Wheel is a stopping point for double-decker excursion buses, the right to travel on which is provided by the City Pass. You can also take it on boat rides along the city’s many canals. Overall, if you do a lot of excursions in Singapore, this ticket can save you up to 35 percent of the cost. You should not be afraid that you will not have time to jump into a moving booth. If there are people with wheelchairs or disabilities at the entrance, the attendants stop the wheel for a short time.

How to avoid queues and other options

During the high season, the Singapore Ferris Wheel attracts a lot of people. The line moves quickly - after all, 28 people are allowed into the booth at once. But you can avoid the wait by purchasing not a standard ticket, but one with “priority entry”. There is another option. You need to purchase a regular ticket, but via the Internet, and go to the registration section on the website. This way you can choose a time to visit the attraction that is convenient for you. The “VIP services” option provides two rounds of skating ( total time- hour). You can order an additional glass of champagne or lunch. All cabins on the Ferris wheel are air conditioned. The windows are not dusty and clean. But it's worth stocking up on napkins, as people leave fingerprints on the glass, which ruins the photos.