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PICCADILLY CIRCUS DISTRICT

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Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London, United Kingdom
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2024
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2024

At the crossroads of five major thoroughfares, Piccadilly Circus is one of London's most important nerve centers, and many dread the constant flow of people and cars. Built in 1819 to link Regent Street to Piccadilly, this road junction is shaped like a circus, which is why it is now called Piccadilly Circus. Directly connected with Shaftesbury Avenue and its famous theaters, but also with Haymarket and Coventry Street (from Leicester Square), Circus is an important crossroads in the city, a must for all visitors. In fact, it's best appreciated for its glittering neon signs, a real tourist attraction recognizable at a glance, and a little sister to New York's Times Square. Once you've seen the square, don't hesitate to leave the main thoroughfares for the calm of the small side streets. The sculpture above the fountain opposite Piccadilly, known as Eros, does not represent the god of Love, but an angel of Charity. It was erected in 1892 in memory of Lord Shaftesbury, a famous politician and philanthropist. A little anecdote: it's not made of bronze, but of aluminum, a rare and new material at the time. Take in the lively atmosphere of the square, and listen to the talented musicians performing in front of the fountain...

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vero06
Visited in august 2022
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Quartier vivant
Un quartier vivant pour le shopping , des multitudes de boutiques et de restaurants, un incontournable à Londres
emilienpb
Visited in june 2021
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Quartier vivant
Quartier très vivant du centre de Londres, place avec les panneaux publicitaires qui rappelle New-York.
Dad@
Visited in december 2019
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Quartier très animé, avec des panneaux lumineux rappelant un peu Times Square !
Parfait pour les shopping addict !
Ce quartier est juste magnifique en période de Noël avec toutes ces décorations/illuminations !
Comme à Trafalgar Square, des artistes de rue sont présents !
Visited in december 2019
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Nous étions à Londres pendant la période de noël et cette rue est LA rue pour admirer les belles décorations lumineuses de la ville!!! Fabuleuses photos assuré!!! ????
C’est aussi une rue parfaite pour faire du shopping.
laurie02
Visited in december 2018
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Quartier sympa
Ce quartier sympa et fait un peu penser à Time Square à New-York (en bien moins impressionnant quand même). A part des boutiques, il y a peu de choses à voir dans ce quartier, mais c'est sympa d'y passer (place très animée).

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