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"Promenade" redirects here. For other uses, see Promenade (disambiguation) .


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An esplanade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. This allows people to promenade along the sea front, usually for recreational purposes, whatever the state of the tide, without having to walk on the Beach . Esplanades became popular in Victorian Time s when it was Fashion able to visit Seaside Resort s.

The original meaning of esplanade was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls. '''Esplanade''' and '''promenade''' are sometimes used interchangeably, but that is a mistake. A promenade can be anywhere, and it is exclusively for walking, while an esplanade is for walking but also can include large boulevards or avenues with cars.

A similar term with the same meaning in hispanic world is Rambla .


EXAMPLES OF ESPLANADES


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  • Promenade on '')

  • The Promenade area in Canal City, Planet Notak, in

  • Riverfront Esplanade, a fictional New Jersey development, on The Sopranos TV show.

  • The Promenade in Glen Oak, California on 7th Heaven TV show.

  • Waukeen's Promenade, in the city of Athkatla, in the video game Baldur's Gate II .




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