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Piccadilly Circus is the busiest intersection point in London and a hub of activity round the clock. Five streets meet at this junction creating a huge traffic. Famous roads like Regent's Street, Haymarket and Shaftsbury Avenue intersect at this point to create the enormous junction. The name Piccadilly Circus is derived from the name of a dressmaker who was known for his frilled collar dresses referred as a 'piccadil'. The dressmaker lived in this area during 1600.
Eateries, shopping arcades and theaters are the major attractions of Piccadilly Circus. The Eros statue standing in the Shaftsbury memorial fountain enhances the beauty of the place.
Piccadilly Circus in London is a great place for the tourists who are passionate about shopping. Shopping in Piccadilly Circus is profitable due to the plentiful variety and world class quality of products. Some of London's best theaters are concentrated in this place. The most popular one is the Criterion Theater, built underground with a capacity of 600 seats. Lyric, Palace, Apollo and Queen are some more well-known theaters of the Piccadilly Circus. On the western side of Piccadilly, Virgin Megastore is a huge sports shop. Lillywhite's, St James' Park and Leicester Square surround the junction making it a great trade center in London. Piccadilly Circus is a lively and active place in London.
The underground station at Piccadilly Circus makes it easily accessible from all parts of the city through the tube lines of Piccadilly and Bakerloo. The Charring Cross Railway Station and the Victoria Railway Station are located at a very close distance from this site.
Piccadilly Circus is appreciated by the tourists for its active nightlife, exotic restaurants and pubs, and merrymaking environment throughout the year.
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