The largest Ferris wheel in Europe. The tallest Ferris wheels in the world

The sensational news instantly spread across all active Internet users - they will install the most big wheel reviews in Europe at VDNKh in 2018 year. Very soon you will be able to ride comfortably in cabins equipped for any weather, soar up to a stunning distance from the ground and enjoy the beauty that extends everywhere you look.

The incredibly large attraction will be built by the Regions group of companies, which is one of the largest and most actively developing corporations according to INFOLine Developers Russia. Having taken a strong fifth position in the top 100 largest real estate owners in our country, Regions Group of Companies skillfully outperformed other investors and began construction itself highest wheel reviews throughout Europe.

In general, Regions Group of Companies is a fairly reliable and experienced company, which manages more than thirty existing projects with a total area of ​​over 1.5 million square meters, as well as four projects at the construction stage.

The Regions Group of Companies includes more than twenty companies, representing a vertically united holding. The holding's activities are aimed at constructing large retail space and active management of them. All facilities under the strict leadership of the Regions Group of Companies meet international standards.

Price of the issue: the budget for the construction of the highest Ferris wheel in Europe

Of course, the construction of such a grandiose attraction requires considerable cash injections. So, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe cost investors 12 billion rubles. It is clear to everyone that the price is not final and the project budget may require additional “feeding” before the wheel is launched.

Be that as it may, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe is planned to be launched in 2018 and in present moment the work at the construction site is in full swing in order to put the attraction into operation on time.

A long way to the most popular attraction

Not long ago, the arbitration court granted the claim for termination of the sublease agreement, according to which CJSC Russian Exhibition of Attractions must vacate the land plot as soon as possible. The plaintiff was JSC VDNKh. As a result, a vast area was freed up, the area of ​​which was approximately 6 hectares.

It must be said that the “Russian Exhibition of Attractions” once installed a Ferris wheel on the rented territory, which delighted residents and guests of the capital for many years. When dismantling the old Ferris wheel, specialists discovered significant defects in the foundation and multiple damage to welds in the steel supporting structures.

Therefore, everyone who was upset by the news about the closure and dismantling of the Ferris wheel at VDNH should not be sad, because already in 2018 they will be able to ride a new, better attraction and not fear for the safety of their health and life.

What will the new Ferris wheel at VDNH look like?

Infrastructure, attraction height

The new complex will occupy an area of ​​almost 7 hectares, because in addition to the Ferris wheel itself, the project plan includes the construction of a cinema, all kinds of restaurants, and cafes. The complex can be found from the southern entrance of VDNH. Although you won’t have to look for it - the tallest “Ferris wheel” not only in Russia, but also in all of Europe will be difficult to miss. And no wonder! Just think, as much as 140 meters will separate the “passenger” of the attraction from the ground when he is at the very peak of the wheel.

Comfortable cabins

30 indoor glass cabins can accommodate 600 people at the same time. One booth can easily fit 20 people, and no one will feel cramped. The structure of the cabins of Europe's largest Ferris wheel allows you to admire the beauty of Moscow even in rainy weather. And the wind and snow are no barrier to unity with the endless heights and the magnificent view stretching right under your feet.

The cabins are equipped with air cooling systems in the summer heat and air heating systems in the winter cold. Interestingly, three cabins will be designed with maximum comfort. Maybe the newly elected president (after ) would like to experience the thrill of riding in one of them? Well, it's quite possible.

Time limits, additional entertainment

New visitors to the wonderful attraction will replace joyful and satisfied “passengers” who have ridden every 25 minutes - exactly the same amount of time it will take to complete the ride. full turn wheels. And so that guests don’t get bored before boarding the Ferris wheel, a 4-D film will be broadcast for them, which will tell about the history of the creation of the highest “Ferris wheel”.

To the delight of tourists, each cabin will have a guide who will happily answer all questions and also tell visitors about the main attractions of Moscow.

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The article was written specifically for the website “2018 Year of the Dog”: http://god-2018s.com

How the tallest Ferris wheel was built April 12th, 2014

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The tallest Ferris wheel on the planet has begun operating in Las Vegas. The HighRoller, built by Caesars Entertainment Corp., will, of course, be included in the next edition of the Guinness Book of Records because it is 165 meters tall.

The wheel has 28 air-conditioned glass cabins, each of which can accommodate up to 40 people.

The giant wheel makes a full revolution in half an hour. Tickets cost $24.95 during the day and $34.95 at night. The difference in price is understandable - after dark, Las Vegas is flooded with lights and, of course, looks more impressive than during the day.

Let's find out more about him...

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The giant Ferris wheel is located next to three famous Las Vegas casinos: Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas and The Quad Resort & Casino. It is expected that in the first year the services of the attraction will be used by 4 to 5 million people.

The High Roller took about three years to build as part of the $550 million LINQ shopping and entertainment district.

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Let us remind you that Dubai plans to build an even taller Ferris wheel - the 688-foot Dubai Eye. Plans have also been announced to build a record-breaking wheel in Moscow, the Capital View project, which will be more than 721 feet tall, with a 900-foot spire. But it is very likely that another tallest Ferris wheel will appear again in the United States - last November in New York they gave the go-ahead for the construction of an attraction on Staten Island with a height of about 623 feet.

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The second attraction is the world's first air hotel. The project was called Love Cloud. Enterprising businessman Andy Johnson converted a twin-engine Cessna 421 aircraft, which in its standard configuration seats six passengers. The chairs were removed and the salon was transformed into a love nest - a long sofa with soft pillows and red linens.

For $799, any couple can circle the skies over Las Vegas for 40 minutes. The crew of the “Cloud of Love” is not at all interested in what the “guests” are doing at this time.

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You can watch the rest of the information about construction in the video at the end of the post.

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High Roller" is located near popular tourist attractions in Las Vegas - a copy of the French Eiffel Tower and the Bellagio fountain. Directly opposite the giant Ferris wheel is the most famous casino, Caesars Palace. By the way, the owner of the huge attraction is the Caesars Entertainment Corporation.

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By the way, the previous record for the size of a Ferris wheel belongs to Singapore. There, a similar attraction “Singapore Flyer” has a height of 165 meters. Another truly huge Ferris wheel is located in London. However, the London Eye is 30 meters lower than the High Roller in Las Vegas.

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The first Ferris wheel was designed by engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. That's why the Ferris Wheel is called Ferris Wheel in English.

In 1893 it was installed at an exhibition in Chicago. Its diameter was 75 meters, and its passenger capacity was more than 2 thousand people. The wheel axle weighed 70 tons and was the largest forged part at that time.

Nowadays Ferris wheels are not so bulky, but much larger in diameter. In this list you will find the tallest Ferris wheels in the world!

6 Redhorse Osaka Wheel, Osaka, 123 m

Japan has its own largest Ferris wheel, the Redhorse Osaka Wheel. It was opened on July 1, 2016 in the huge Expocity shopping complex. It is designed for 72 cabins, which are equipped with a transparent floor. The cabin offers stunning views of Osaka. There are also two luxury cabins for true extreme sports enthusiasts.

5 London Eye, London, 135 m

This attraction is a symbol of London and the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. The London Eye opened in 2004 and immediately became very popular. From it you can see the outskirts of London at a distance of 40 km. The Ferris wheel is located on the south bank of the Thames and has symbolic meaning. Each of the wheel's 32 capsules represents a London borough. Initially, by the way, the attraction was called the Millennium Wheel.

4 Star of Nanchang, Nanchang, 160 m

This Ferris wheel in the Chinese city of Nanchang was opened in 2006. At that time it was the highest in the world, and exceeded the London Eye by 25 meters. The attraction is designed for 60 cabins, each of them for 8 people. Interestingly, the Star of Nanchang never stops, its slow rotation allows passengers to board and leave the cabin.

3 Singapore Flyer, Singapore, 165 m

This Ferris wheel in Singapore was considered the tallest in the world for several years, until it was overtaken by an attraction in Las Vegas. The height of the Singapore Flyer is 165 meters, which is only 2.7 less than the High Roller. Construction of the facility continued since 2005, and it opened to visitors on March 1, 2008. The wheel has 28 capsules, which are designed for 28 people each. It is curious that at first the wheel spun counterclockwise. But Feng Shui experts convinced the creators to change direction.

2 High Roller, Las Vegas, 167.6 m

This Ferris wheel is recognized today as the tallest in the world - its height is almost 168 meters and its diameter is almost 159 meters. The attraction opened in Las Vegas on March 31, 2014, after three years of construction. The wheel consists of 28 cabins with a total capacity of 1,120 people. Each cabin has an area of ​​28 sq. m. is made of glass and equipped with eight televisions. The cost of the High Roller ride is approximately $25 and $35 at night.

1 Dubai Eye Ferris Wheel, Dubai, 210 m

Dubai always loves to be a record holder, so in this area too, this city will break the record very soon. The construction of the Dubai Eye Ferris Wheel, which will be the most big wheel reviews in the world. Its height is 210 meters, which is absolute indicator. Its construction will cost $1.6 billion. Also in the plans of the builders is the largest Ferris wheel in New York.

These attractions are real, which will help you look at the world from a bird's eye view!

On September 6 it became known that the Regions Group, family owned State Duma deputy Zelimkhan Mutsoev, will build a new Ferris wheel at VDNKh to replace the one demolished in the summer. The height of the structure will be 135 m, and the cost of the project will be 14 billion rubles, which will make it one of the largest and most expensive in the world. The top 10 competitors of the Moscow Ferris wheel are in the RBC photo gallery.

Since March 2014, the highest (167.5 m) and most expensive ($180 million) wheel in the world is the High Roller in Las Vegas. It is located next to three famous casinos: Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas and The Quad Resort & Casino.

The Singapore Flyer, opened in 2008 at the Marina Center in Singapore, was considered the largest Ferris wheel in the world. Its height reaches 165 m.

The London Eye opened in March 2000 on the banks of the Thames. In March 2008, about 400 passengers were trapped on the wheel for more than an hour while an emergency problem was repaired.

At 120m tall, The Southern star opened in Melbourne in 2008 and is the largest in Australia. $100 million was spent on its construction.

Sky Dream Fukuoka was opened in 2001 in Fukuoka (Japan). However, due to high cost service was closed and moved to Taiwan.​

Suzhou Ferris Wheel opened in May 2009 in Suzhou (China).

Tianjin Eye was opened in April 2009 in Tianjin (China). In addition to its size, the wheel is notable for its location on the bridge over the Haihe River.​

Construction of the Beijing Great Wheel in Beijing's Chaoyang Park began in 2007. It was originally planned that the wheel would open in 2009, but due to problems with financing, the $290 million project was suspended.

The Dubai Eye is being built on a man-made island near the Jumeriah Beach Residence area in Dubai. According to the project, its height will be 210 m. Thus, it could become the tallest on the planet. Investments in construction are also record high - $337 million.

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 unreal - 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.