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Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus, London, England W1

Featured Review : I am not sure if calling Piccadilly Circus and unexpected icon is completely accurate. It is an icon, certainly, one of the most famous and best-recognised places in London. It features on postcards, guide-book covers an...See Full Review

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  • 2 out of 5 stars by MagdaDH_AlexH from Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • March 29, 2012
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Quote: I am not sure if calling Piccadilly Circus and unexpected icon is completely accurate. It is an icon, certainly, one of the most famous and best-recognised places in London. It features on postcards, guide-book covers and in countless tourist... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

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Mind The Gap

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Nilo0901 from London, United Kingdom
  • January 13, 2010
Quote: Ah. Piccadilly Circus. Home to the Eros Statue. Home to thousands of flash bulbs and candid poses. Home to the homeless. Home to aggressive bus drivers, well, for that matter drivers in general. Home to world famous advertising revenue. Home to the... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

Watching the World Go By at Piccadilly Circus

  • 5 out of 5 stars by DLYupitun from Los Angeles, California
  • August 18, 2009
Watching the World Go By at Piccadilly Circus
Quote: On our first night in London we headed to Piccadilly Circus, sat by the fountain and watched the world go by. Seated on our right were two girls from Russia and on our left was a couple from Japan.Piccadilly Circus is a popular attraction in the... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal City Squares Rendezvous

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Piccadilly Circus

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sea13reeze from LONDON, United Kingdom
  • June 9, 2006
Piccadilly Circus
Quote: This is the Heart of London!It is a busy intersection with so much to offer through sight, smell, and sound, to the first time visitor.When you arrive at Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly Circus underground station: Bakerloo (brown) and Piccadilly... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal I Love London

Piccadilly Nightclubs

  • 1 out of 5 stars by backstage_diva from Danbury, Wisconsin
  • April 16, 2005
Quote: I went to a few clubs found in this area, the sports bar and the large one on the square. I don’t remember the name, but it’s a large one that always has people handing out flyers. Don’t bother going to any in the area. They are very overpriced for... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal Three Months in Europe

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Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • April 3, 2005
Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square
Quote: The name Piccadilly comes from the 17th-century collar called picadil. A dressmaker grew rich making them and built a house in the vicinity. In 1893, Alfred Gilbert built the Angel of Christian Charity statue as a monument to Lord Shaftsbury, a... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal Historic London

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Cedso from Bloomington, Indiana
  • December 24, 2003
Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square
Quote: Piccadilly Circus is like Times Square in New York with lots of lights and cars and people. It is the starting point for many things to do. If you like excitement, then this is the place to visit. Trafalgar Square is a short walk away from... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal Mind Yourself in London

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Piccadilly night clubs

  • 1 out of 5 stars by Jerril from Cottage Grove, Minnesota
  • February 6, 2001
Quote: So our first Friday night in London we HAD to go out and get a taste of the nightlife. At first I was shocked to have all sorts of people approach me with something to say. Before the sun went down that night everyone I met was very quiet and... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

From journal First Time Out

Piccadilly Circus

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jim Rosenberg from Wausau, Wisconsin
  • October 19, 2000
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Quote: If you're a shopper, Piccadilly Circus is the creme de la creme of experiences in terms of variety, selection and people-watching opportunities. Even if you're NOT, Picadilly is well worth a few hours to walk around and enjoy. This is a very... Read the full Piccadilly Circus review

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