Leicester Square
Rating
41.11
Google Maps Rating
4.50
Types
landmark
About
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Summary
- A busy entertainment area with dense crowds
- Wallets and personal items due to the dense crowds
- Shops, casinos, and Chinatown
- International food chains, big brands, casinos, and the M&M's store
A busy entertainment area highlighted as needing extra attention to wallets and personal items due to dense crowds.
Leicester Square is centrally located in London, surrounded by popular neighborhoods and filled with international food chains, big brands, casinos, and the M&M's store. It's described as soulless and recommended to be avoided.
Public square with shops and casinos, close to Chinatown.
Home to a Harry Potter statue.
Large public square between Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden. Not recommended by the host due to a lack of local culture—mainly filled with international fast food chains, casinos, and souvenir shops.
Mentioned as a high tourist area in London where phone thefts are common, especially for solo travelers. Visitors are advised to hold their phones tightly and be alert.
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#statue
#film location
#public space
#commercial
#safety
#pickpocketing
#busy
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