New York: the largest Ferris wheel in the world is built in Staten Island

Construction of the New York Ferris Wheel (by the way, the largest in the world) will begin next month, city officials said. The giant ferris wheel will be located in Staten Island and delight tourists with spectacular Manhattan views.

It is expected that its construction will be completed in 2017 year. By that time, the Ferris wheel will exceed all other similar attractions in the world, including the famous British wheel called the London Eye.

The architects plan to create, in addition to the usual, four booths-capsules, in which guests will have the opportunity to use the services of the bar, as well as the “air” restaurant at the 20 seats. Sitting at the table and looking at the horizon, tourists can also have lunch or dinner.

Among other things, the new attraction will include 4-D cinema, which will show an interactive film simulating a trip on the subway from Manhattan to Staten Island. Currently, there is no underground connection between these islands.

Next to the giant Ferris wheel is the Empire Outlets shopping center, the only such shopping center within the metropolis. There will be more than a hundred shops, restaurants and an art gallery, as well as a chic boutique hotel on 190 rooms.

New York authorities and businessmen hope that this will help Staten Island's “forgotten boron” to gain popularity among residents of the metropolis and its guests.