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High Roller, USA -

This giant Las Vegas Ferris wheel was inaugurated in 2014, and at a height of 168 m (551 ft) it is one of the biggest in the world.

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High Roller, USA - Each cabin can accommodate up to 40 passengers, and the wheel is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Sin City.

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High Roller, USA - The views from the cabins are incredible and take in the neon-lit skyscrapers and casinos the city is famous for.

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Singapore Flyer, Singapore - The Singapore Flyer is 165 m (541 ft) tall, which is equivalent to a 42-story building! This make it one of the loftiest tourist attractions in the whole of Asia.

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Singapore Flyer, Singapore - The wheel was built in 2008, and each gondola can take up to 28 passengers.

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Singapore Flyer, Singapore - The cabins also provide excellent views of Singapore and its cloud-kissing skyscrapers and bustling street life.

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Tianjin Eye, China - This Tianjin Ferris wheel is 120 m (393 ft) tall, but the most impressive thing about it is that it was built over the Hai River, right above the Yongle Bridge.

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Tianjin Eye, China - Illuminated at night the wheel looks even more impressive, as it casts its reflection over the river's surface.

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Tianjin Eye, China - The breathtaking views from the Tianjin Eye enliven the Tianjin sightseeing experience.

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London Eye, England - The London Eye isn't the tallest Ferris wheel in the world (135 m, or 442 ft), but it's probably the most iconic. It's also known as the Millennium Wheel. 

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London Eye, England - Inaugurated in 1999, it's celebrated for the incredible panorama it provides of the UK capital. The 32 capsules carry hundreds of tourists at a time, and a full rotation lasts for 30 minutes.

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London Eye, England - Taking a ride on the London Eye is an unforgettable experience, either during the day or at night.

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Orlando Eye, USA - This 122-m (400-ft) giant Ferris wheel was inaugurated in 2015. 

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Orlando Eye, USA - The Orlando Eye offers some fantastic views of the nearby theme parks, including SeaWorld and Universal Orlando.

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Orlando Eye, USA - The wheel looks especially appealing when lit up at night. 

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Wiener Riesenrad, Austria - This giant Ferris wheel was built in 1897 in Vienna's Wurstelprater amusement park. At 65 m (213 ft), this was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world between 1920 and 1985. 

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Wiener Riesenrad, Austria - Even though its height has long been surpassed by other wheels, the Wiener Riesenrad remains an iconic symbol of the city, and indeed, Europe.

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Wiener Riesenrad, Austria - The Wiener Riesenrad is a must-see when visiting the historic city of Vienna, which attracts tourists year-round from all four corners of the world.

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Centennial Wheel, USA - Chicago's Navy Pier is almost 1 km (0.6 mi) long, and boasts several attractions, including rides, parks, shops, restaurants, and an impressive Ferris wheel. 

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Centennial Wheel, USA - The nearly 60-m (200-ft) tall wheel offers a fantastic view over the pier, and is one of the biggest attractions in the city.

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Centennial Wheel, USA - Check it out at night to see the over 160,000 LED lamps brighten up the city's sky.

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Melbourne Star, Australia - This Ferris wheel is 120 m (393 ft) tall. Its seven spokes represent the stars on the Australian flag. 

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Melbourne Star, Australia - A ride on the Melbourne Star takes 30 minutes, and is a fantastic way to see the city from a bird's-eye perspective.

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Melbourne Star, Australia - Arrive at night and you'll see the wheel in all its colorful glory.

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Suzhou Ferris Wheel, China - The majestic 120-m (393-ft) Suzhou Ferris Wheel has 60 passenger cabins, with a maximum capacity of 300 passengers in total. 

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Suzhou Ferris Wheel, China - Located on the east bank of Jinji Lake, the wheel affords incredible views of the Suzhou skyline.

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Suzhou Ferris Wheel, China - Each rotation lasts 20 minutes and is an unmissable experience. 

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Cosmo Clock 21, Japan - As its name suggests, the Cosmo Clock 21 in Yokohama isn't just a Ferris wheel, it is also one of the biggest clocks in the world! 

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Cosmo Clock 21, Japan - Standing 112 m (367 ft), it has 60 pods, each with a capacity of eight people. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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Cosmo Clock 21, Japan - At night the wheel sparkles with color, making for a great backdrop as you snap the city after dark.

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Pixar Pal-A-Round, USA - Mickey's beaming smile radiates from Disney California Adventure's Paradise Pier. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0)

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The Giradabo big wheel, Spain - One of the highlights of Barcelona's Tibidabo amusement park, the big wheel affords passengers mesmerizing views across the city and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

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Asiatique Sky, Thailand - Asiatique: The Riverfront is Bangkok's expansive riverside mall complex. Looming over the bars, restaurants, shops, and theaters is the tallest Ferris wheel in the city, the 60-m (200-ft) Asiatique Sky.

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Pacific Park Wheel, USA - The world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel, the Pacific Park Wheel is set on the Santa Monica Pier in California. The pier itself has appeared in over 500 movies and television shows.

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Wonder Wheel, USA - The 46-m (150-ft) Wonder Wheel is one of the great iconic attractions of Coney Island's Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. Built in 1920, the Ferris wheel is an official New York City designated landmark.

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Seattle Great Wheel, USA - A ride on the Seattle Great Wheel provides passengers with outstanding views of this west coast US city. For a real treat book the VIP gondola ahead of time, which has red leather seats, a glass floor, and accommodates four people.

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Hong Kong Observation Wheel, China - All gondolas on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel are air conditioned and equipped with communication systems. The attraction is set on the city's harbor front and faces the sky-scraping financial district.

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Niagara Falls SkyWheel, Canada - Stunning views of the Niagara river, the Horseshoe Falls, and the American Falls can be enjoyed from this 53-m (175-ft) Ferris wheel, which is located in the middle of the Clifton Hill, Ontario, tourist promenade.

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HEP Five, Japan - Protruding from the roof of the impressive HEP Five shopping mall in Osaka is the city's landmark strawberry-red Ferris wheel, which boasts a 75-m (246-ft) diameter.

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Eye of the Emirates, United Arab Emirates - Sharjah's most recognizable landmark, the iconic Eye of the Emirates wheel provides passengers with jaw-dropping views over the city's major attractions and famous markets, places like the Al Noor Mosque and the Khalid Lagoon.

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Big O, Japan - What could be better than karaoke machines in Ferris wheel gondolas? That's exactly what you get riding this "funtastic" Tokyo visitor attraction.

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Hamburger Dom, Germany -

The Hamburger Dom is a large fair that takes place in central Hamburg three times a year (spring, summer, and winter). The mighty Ferris wheel standing over the Heiligengeistfeld fair ground is one of the top draws.

See also: Where to find the most festive Christmas markets in Europe. 

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