Anteros (Statue of Eros)

Alfred Gilbert's winged nude statue of an archer, sometimes referred to as The Angel of Christian Charity and popularly known as Eros after the mythical Greek god of love. The statue has become a London icon.

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Piccadilly Circus London Greater London W1D 1NN United Kingdom

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Carl Griffin

Regularly mistaken for Cupid. It is Anteros, the brother of Eros .

Георгий Ющенко

Very lively monument , showing the spirit of London

HISTORY UK

This, the first aluminium statue in the world, represents Christian Charity , as a tribute to Victorian philanthropist Lord Shaftesbury. The winged archer is actually Anteros, brother of Eros .

Jacques

Fantastic landmark at Piccadilly Circus

John 忠威 suɐɥ Dyke????

If leaving Piccadilly Circus underground take care to select the correct exit and avoid crossing a busy & dangerous road .

Lucy Pereira

Dec. 2013: the statue has become a massive snow globe! Exit Piccadilly Circus station via the Eros/Haymarket route to see it.

Victoria Grace

Statue of Heros :)

Chris Pulicicchio

At midnight if you make a wish while kissing your lover under Eros, it will come true

Derya Kayalar

Perfect place to meet your friends, nothing more.

Sílvia Esasoyyo

Statue of heros in london...<3

Sílvia Esasoyyo

Statue of heros in london

Sílvia Esasoyyo

Statue of heros

Paul Higgins

The correct name for the statue Eros

Olga ????????

Эта статуя тоже стала своего рода символом города .

Alfonso???????? Pineda

Segun nuestra super guia poliglota, si te besuqueas con tu momio a media noche y pides un deseo, se hace realidad

Vic F

ロンドンのハチ公。座って待てるので人が遅れてきても困らないです。広告のビルを右手に進むとマクドナルドがありトイレにも困りません。

Sílvia Esasoyyo

Musica todo el dia de artistas anonimos

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Good place for people watching and a lot of landmarks to watch and enjoy . Very lively place day and night - Hamoud AlDabbous