Promenade, Munster

Promenade, Munster

The promenade in Münster is a car-free, asphalted path that emerged from the fortification ring around the city. It actually consists of three areas, the middle one being reserved for bicycles, while the two narrower areas on the sides represent footpaths. In terms of regulatory law, the central area of the promenade is not a cycle path, but a normal roadway, which is closed to vehicles of all kinds (except bicycles).
The promenade is one of the most important sights in the city, is approx. 4500 m long and encloses the old town. A closed ring lined with linden trees separates the old town from the surrounding districts. There are ten streets leading out of downtown that intersect the promenade where the city gates used to be.

The promenade is also the venue for a large flea market that takes place every third Saturday between May and September.

A 24-hour race with everyday bikes takes place every year on the weekend at the beginning of summer. Traditionally, this event is held on the shortest Saturday night of the year. The race was held for the first time in 2007 and will continue to be held annually until 2017. 15 teams took part in the race in 2013.

In addition, concerts with more than 100 musicians have been held on the Promenade every year since 2007 under the name "Green Area Entertainment". In 2013 the seventh edition of the Green Space Entertainment took place, in which 145 musicians took part. The green space maintenance is part of the "Münster shows its colors" campaign.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Promenade on Map

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Sight Name: Promenade
Sight Location: Munster, Germany (See walking tours in Munster)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Munster, Germany

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