PICCADILLY CIRCUS DISTRICT
Piccadilly Circus, at the crossroads of fifty major thoroughfares, 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's now known as Picadilly Circus. Directly connected with Shafestbury 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 adjacent 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. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square, and listen to the talented musicians performing in front of the fountain...
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