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 Piccadilly Circus is considered the most visited sight in London, and is a hub of activity from morning to night. The London equivalent of Times Square, Piccadilly Circus is formed by the junction of five streets and is one of the busiest traffic circles in the world. People
of all walks of life crowd the steps at the base of the statue
of Eros (the Greek God of Love, but really meant to be the angel of charity), erected in 1892 as a memorial to the Earl of Shaftsbury, the Victorian philanthropist.
Piccadilly Circus is a good place to meet before heading off to eat, shop or go to area theaters. Soho isn’t too far a walk from here and neither is Trafalgar Square. The fashionable stores of Carnaby
Stree t are also nearby.
The area is quite a sight in the evening, with colorful and brightly lit advertising signs illuminating the area, high above the streets.
Piccadilly Circus derives its name from a dressmaker who lived in the area during the 1600s during which time he created a frilled collar referred to as a
"piccadil". |
