Tag:amenity=shelter
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 amenity = shelter
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A small place to protect against bad weather conditions 
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| Status: de facto |
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shelter is small place to protect against bad weather conditions.
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How to map
Add a 
node or 
area where the shelter is located, and add the amenity=shelter tag to it.
Tags to use in combination
- shelter_type=* - describes the type of the shelter accurately
- shelter_type=basic_hut - contained cottage
- shelter_type=lean_to - open shelter
- shelter_type=picnic_shelter - A design that provides protection against rain on picnic areas.
- shelter_type=weather_shelter
- shelter_type=rock_shelter - A rock shelter is a shallow cave-like opening at the base of a bluff or cliff
- shelter_type=public_transport - Small shelters at bus stops or platforms along rail or bus routes
- bench=yes — To specify if there's a bench in the shelter.
- table=yes — To specify if there's a table in the shelter.
- drinking_water=yes/no - Indication whether a feature provides drinking water
- building=* — For shelters that are buildings.
- access=* — If appropriate.
For a bus stop, it is also possible to use public_transport=platform + shelter=yes
Alternative rendering for bus shelter
This is a rendering proposal for your own map:
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See also
- covered=*
- tourism=alpine_hut - Alpine hut, where you can eat and sleep
- tourism=wilderness_hut - Wilderness hut, unserviced
