Leicester Square

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Leicester Square

Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London. It was laid out in 1670 and is named after the contemporary Leicester House.

The square was originally a gentrified residential area, becoming a centre for entertainment. Several major theatres were established in the 19th century, which were converted to cinemas towards the middle of the next. Leicester Square holds a number of nationally important cinemas such as the Odeon Leicester Square, Empire, Leicester Square and the now closed Odeon West End, which are frequently used for film premieres ( read more )

Leicester Square address   (   Show map )

Leicester Square. London.England. United Kingdom.

How to get to Leicester Square ?

Subway: Leicester Square

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