PICCADILLY CIRCUS DISTRICT
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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Ce carrefour est absolument à découvrir de jour, mais encore plus de nuit, car l’atmosphère y est encore plus agréable.
Des écrans géants y sont installés sur toute la largeur d’un bâtiment.
La qualité des écrans sont justes impressionnantes et vous captivent pendant plusieurs minutes. C’est en gros, le petit Times Square de Londres.
Tout autour de ce carrefour, vous pouvez y contempler les taxis et bus londoniens qui circulent en abondance.
Plusieurs magasins de grandes marques y sont d’ailleurs installés, tels que Gap, Boots, Nespresso, ect
Vous trouverez sur votre droite, une boutique géante de souvenirs de Londres, où une Mini Austine représentant le drapeau du Royaume Uni est présente à l’entrée.
Un peu plus loin, vous passerez devant l’imposante fontaine Horses of Helios et tomberez sur le M&MS World de Londres, que vous ne pourrez pas rater.
A absolument découvrir lors de votre séjour !