When I saw Piccadilly Circus on our London travel itinerary, I thought my boyfriend wanted to see a circus... like with clowns. To my surprise it was not a circus but more of a central cultural hub. It was like the Shabuya Crossing of Tokyo or the Time Square of New York.
The centric spot is marked by a fountain with a statue of Anteros, the Greek God of requited love. And then behind the fountain is many gigantic billboards changing in the background.
From this area, we explored the souvenir shops, the iconic Fortnum & Mason department store, and a beef wellington dinner at 47 Jermyn.
An iconic spot you will most likely walk upon while exploring the city. read more
