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Ferris wheel rising in Katajanokka

The city of Helsinki has green-lit a plan for a ferris wheel to be constructed in the maritime Katajanokka district.

Katajanokalle suunnitellun maailmanpyörän havainnekuva.
Katajanokalle suunnitellun maailmanpyörän havainnekuva. Image: Helsingin kaupunki

The city's real estate department agreed to rent an empty lot to a British amusement ride company on Thursday.

Organisers say the attraction, to be situated in close proximity to the Market Square, will be open to visitors by May Day.