One of Vienna's most recognisable attractions, the Giant Wheel
is located in a large wooded park and playground known as the
Prater. It was built in 1897 by an English engineering firm and is
the only one of its era still standing (the ferris wheels in
Chicago, London, Blackpool and Paris have long since been
destroyed). The wheel with its 15 gondolas takes twenty minutes to
manoeuvre around and offers magnificent panoramic views of the
city.
Address: Prater 90 Website: www.wienerriesenrad.com Email: info@wienerriesenrad.com Telephone: (0)1 729 5430 Opening Time: Open daily but hours vary seasonally, see website for
details. Admission: EUR8.50 (adults), EUR3.50 (children 3-14), concessions
available.
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