This article talks about the difference between place and space, moving from structure to action, the bipolar distinction of maps and itineraries, the procedures of delimitation or “marking boundaries” and “enunciative focalization”. Space itself exists objectively, but people give it meaning and value through their subjective perceptions, experiences and cultural backgrounds, which leads to as many different spaces as there are people. Tour descriptions are more focused on operational and experiential awareness; they show the listener the location by describing specific actions and perceptual details, and are dynamic. In contrast, the map description is more objective and static as it

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