The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, also known as the Eros Fountain, is an iconic Victorian landmark located in Piccadilly Circus, London. The centerpiece of the fountain is a winged sculpture, widely believed to be the figure of Eros, the Greek god of love. This historical monument has become a popular attraction, drawing visitors from all around the world. It is a symbol of beauty and romance, and stands as a testament to the rich history and culture of London. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is not only a visual delight, but also serves as a meeting point for locals and tourists alike. While there may be some room for improvement in terms of cleanliness, the sheer magnificence and charm of this place far outweigh any minor flaws. Whether you are exploring the vibrant streets of London or seeking a romantic spot to meet, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is a must-visit destination.
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This is a well known iconic monument in the middle of London.
The whole area is bustling and always vibrant with activity.
The monument itself is quite special, and as you can see from my photos, the police will protect it and like to prevent people from climbing on it.
Is the most beautiful places in the world 🌍❤️. In middle of London you can see 🙈🐕🦺 one of the best location from city 🏙️🌆. People find this place like home 🏠. 🙏 They stay here 😔, reading books 📚 and everything is very nice. They make a lot …
At the late hour we passed by, this side of London was still awake, streets lights made it feel like it almost day-time.
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Or the Eros statute. Which save for the War Years has stood watching for over 100 years.
Shaftsbury Memorial Fountain is iconic place in London for me. Stiil remember reading from school about Piccadilly Circus and its video displays on building and of course the fountain that I always thought it was Eros Statue. Must to see place.
Great place to set the meeting area here. Easy to find if you're lost here, and want to meet up someone. Atmosphere around is quite busy during the weekend, the buses does get in the way sometimes, but at this point, you'll have many thing …
Great place to hangout! The square is a pivot for you way to Oxford St./ Leicester square/ Mayfair area/ Covent Garden/ Soho. Plenty of shops and large variety of restaurants along the way. Definitely the best spot for going around the the city.
Contrary to popular belief this is not a bronze but an aluminium statue. Quite delicate and cannot withstand people hanging onto one of the legs.
It is now officially called the Shaftesbury Memorial FOUNTAIN, but as you can …
Fantastic point of interesst with a great atmosphere and the weather held up too... simply magic and beautiful! That's how it should be for our London visit. I will definitely come back 😁 …
That's one of the best location for photographing in London during Christmas. You can see a lot of beautiful decoration on top of building. It a joining point of several street so there are a lot of people and cars.
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