| Soho covers the area which has as
its' "corners", four tube stations - Tottenham Court Road,
Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Oxford Circus.
It has been a haven for refugees from all over the world since the Great
Fire of London in 1666. The Greeks, French, Italians, Germans, Chinese and
Jews have all settled here, giving the area its rich cultural heritage.
There is much to see and do
in Soho. First, you can watch some of the most popular shows
in London (like Mamma Mia, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers) in various
famous theaters. You will see everything from mainstream
musicals to some smaller "fringe" shows. Second, you can
find either a club or a record store that meets your musical taste
from jazz thru blues to house, garage and techno.
Third, you can shop til
you drop in one of the best areas for shopping in London. As well as the
mainstream areas such as the Trocadero at Piccadilly, Oxford Street and
Charing Cross Road, there is a wealth of smaller specialist stores, especially
in the Carnaby Street and Old Compton Street areas. Fourth, London
is the gay capital of the UK and Gay Soho lies at the very heart
of this, with the most famous part being around Old Compton Street.
Lastly, Soho is renowned for its "Adult Entertainment"
in its Redlight District.
Tottenham Court Road/ Leicester
Square/ Piccadilly Circus/ Oxford Circus Tubes
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Soho fut un havre pour les refugiés
du monde entier durant le grand incendie de Londres en 1666. Les grecs,
les français, les italiens, les allemands, les chinois et les juifs
ce sont refugiés là-bas donnant à ce quartier son héritage culturel.
Il y a beaucoup de choses à voir et à faire à Soho. D'abord vous pouvez
voir les shows les plus populaires à Londres (comme Mamma Mia, les misérables,
Blood Brothers) dans plusieurs théâtres célèbres.
Puis vous
verrez aussi des magasins de disques pour satisfaire vos désirs musicaux
du jazz, house, garage à la techno.
Vous pouvez
faire des achats au Trocadero à Piccadilly, Oxford Street et Charing
Cross Road.
Station de métro Tottenham Court Road/
Leicester Square/ Piccadilly Circus/ Oxford Circus
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