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Piccadilly and St James's are two distinct areas within the centre of London. Piccadilly is the name of the main road in London's West End. St James's is where you find the palaces and other royal residences. There are also two major parks in this area, Green Park and St James's Park.


St James's Church, Piccadilly
St James's Church, Piccadilly
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Regent Street
Regent Street
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The Mall, London
The Mall, London
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Sights in this Area

  1. Albany
    Historical apartment complex that used to be the residence of many famous people.

  2. Apsley House
    Historical building on the southeast corner of Hyde Park.
  3. Buckingham Palace
    Official residence of the Queen.

  4. Burlington Arcade
    Shopping arcade in Piccadilly built in the 19th century.

  5. Clarence House
    A royal residence in London.

  6. Faraday Museum
    Museum exhibiting the scientific apparatus and personal effects of Michael Faraday.

  7. Green Park
    A triangular park in the City of Westminster.

  8. Institute of Contemporary Art
    Institute established to help British artists.

  9. Marlborough House
    Mansion on Pall Mall, in the City of Westminster.

  10. Pall Mall
    Street in the City of Westminster that runs parallel to The Mall.

  11. Piccadilly
    Major thoroughfare within the City of Westminster.

  12. Piccadilly Circus
    Traffic junction in London's West End.

  13. Queen's Chapel
    Chapel built for King Charles I's French wife Henrietta Maria.
  14. Royal Academy of Art
    Privately funded academy headed by eminent artists.

  15. Royal Mews
    Stables accommodating the horses and coaches of the royal family.

  16. Royal Opera Arcade
    The first shopping arcade in London.

  17. Shepherd Market
    A pedestrian zone with small shops and restaurants.

  18. Spencer House
    A mansion in St James's.

  19. St James's Church
    Anglican church at Piccadilly.

  20. St James's Palace
    One of the oldest palaces in London.

  21. St James's Park
    The oldest royal park of London.

  22. St James's Square
    One of the earliest squares in London.

  23. The Mall
    Boulevard that runs from Buckingham Palace to the Admiralty Arch.

  24. The Queen's Gallery
    Gallery exhibiting works of art belonging to The Queen of England.

  25. The Ritz Hotel
    Luxury hotel in Piccadilly.

  26. Wellington Arch
    Arch erected in 1828 in front of Apsley House.






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