The Sun of Moscow (russian: Солнце Москвы, Solntse Moskvy) is a
panoramic wheel in
VDNKh park,
Moscow
Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Москва.ogg) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million ...
,
Russia
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. It was constructed in 2022 as a replacement for previously dismantled
Moscow-850
Moscow-850 (russian: Колесо имени 850-летия Москвы) was a Ferris wheel in the amusement park "Moscow-850" on the territory of VDNKh (''Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy''), built for the 850th anniversary of Mo ...
. At 140 m high minus the height of the elevated platform, it became the tallest Ferris wheel in Russia and in
Europe
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, surpassing
London Eye
The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United ...
(135 m) in raw height, while still smaller in diameter. The wheel opened on the City Day 11 September 2022, when
Moscow's 875th anniversary was celebrated.
The total weight of the parts is about 1.500 tons. The wheel has 30 cabins. Each of them weighs 4300 kilograms and can accommodate up to 15 people. One revolution takes 18 minutes 40 seconds. Visibility from the wheel is about 50 kilometers (31 miles).
There were concerns among locals about the safety, noise, and possible ecological impact of the wheel on its surroundings. The launch of the wheel was plagued with technical issues.
See also
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List of Ferris wheels
List of Ferris wheels whose construction has been completed and which have opened to the public.
Fixed Ferris wheels
Fixed Ferris wheels are usually intended for permanent installation, as opposed to transportable wheels which are designed ...
References
External links
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Official website
{{coord missing, Russia
Buildings and structures in Moscow
Tourist attractions in Moscow
2022 establishments in Russia
Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy