Piccadilly Circus
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Reviewed by:
Editorial Staff
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Piccadilly Circus has nothing to do with the real circus. The word means 'circle' in Latin. This is a famous public place and road junction in London. This place is popular mainly for large number of shops.
A Large number of tourists visit this place due to its neon signs and video displays. These are mounted on the buildings that are located in the corner of the street. London Pavilion is yet another famous spot in this area.
This is a huge shopping arcade on this junction. Criterion Theater is a historical building. The theater was opened in March 1874. After its inauguration, the theater underwent several renovations.
However, some of the historical traces of this building can be still seen. Due to the large number of shops and other facilities, this area is always overly crowded. This is why people in UK commonly use the phrase "crowded like Piccadilly Circus".
Category: Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods
Address: Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus
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Reviewed by:
Gabi Weck-Roos
Rating:
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The entire Piccadilly, Covent Garden, Soho, Leicester Square buzzess every night - there are clubs and pubs but mostly the most amazing choice of dinner venues to suit all tastes and budgets! Choices are endless! The vibe and energy will overwhelm visitors to London - one cannot help being swept up into the buzz!
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