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Leicester Square
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Leicester Square is the centre
of London’s cinema land.
It is claimed that the Square
contains the cinema with
the largest screen and the cinema
with the most seats (over 1600).
The square is the prime location
in London for major film
premières and has seen
the likes of James Bond films
and animation films such as Shrek.
The square is surrounded by floor
mounted plaques with film stars
names and cast handprints.
Covent Garden
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Covent Garden gets its name
from a convent/monastery that
used to locate the spot. The name
is actually a spelling mistake,
as it used to be a market for
the convent. Ever since 1600’s
there has been some kind
of a market in Covent Garden,
but the current market was built
in the 1830’s. It was London’s
central fruit and vegetable market
for 140 years. Covent Garden
is usually used to describe
the Covent Garden Market,
but Covent Garden is actually
an entire neighbourhood
in London.
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This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.
When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most
beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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