Piccadilly Circus, the Statue of Eros at its center, and around
it one of the world's busiest roundabouts:
For many years, Piccadily Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a
famous London Landmark. At its heart and backlit by colourful electric displays is a
bronze fountain topped by a figure of a winged archer.
The statue is popularly called EROS, the pagan god of love, but it was in fact
designed in the 19th century as a symbol of christian charity - a monument to Lord
Shaftesbury, a philanthropist.
The name Piccadilly stems from a 17th century dressmaker who lived in the area and
created a frilled collar called a 'piccadil'.
For many years, Piccadily Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a
famous London Landmark. At its heart and backlit by colourful electric displays is a
bronze fountain topped by a figure of a winged archer.
