Piccadilly Circus

London England Tourist Information and City Guide

Piccadilly Circus is London England's equivalent to Time Square in New York City.  The term "circus" refers to the circular junction of intersecting streets.

Piccadilly Circus is ablaze with lights in the evening.  It features a lovely fountain of Eros at its centre called the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain.

Piccadilly Circus in London England
Piccadilly Circus in London England

The Plaza was established in 1819 to connect two of London's largest arteries: Regent Street and Piccadilly Street. Today, it is one of the busiest intersections in London England

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