# Confusion regarding loci in memory palaces

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**Created:** [August 16, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/confusion-regarding-loci-in-memory-palaces/54377 "2020-08-16T11:07:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![bjoern.gumboldt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/user_avatar/forum.artofmemory.com/bjoern.gumboldt/32/16747_2.png) [@bjoern.gumboldt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/bjoern.gumboldt)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/confusion-regarding-loci-in-memory-palaces/54377/6 "2020-08-16T19:16:50Z")

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> [@Dr\_to\_be](#):
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> But the 10 loci per room approach would be better, wouldn’t it?

> [@bjoern.gumboldt](#):
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> Just personal preference… some people like to have the freedom of placing things and just use the living room for one object… others are so afraid of running out of locations, that they create 10 loci per room.

Try it and see which works for YOU… there is no right or wrong. I am not a fan of placing things in the fridge, the freezer, the sink, etc… for ME, kitchen and done. You can use the search function to find more details about either approach, but ultimately, it’s entirely up to you which is the better approach for YOU.

For instance, I prefer some space between my loci… I don’t mind indoor locations, but outdoor locations are much easier to come by. Here’s an example:

> [@Paris - 2,000 Digits Of Pi](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/paris-2-000-digits-of-pi/33678):
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> Hi everyone, I’ve just published my memory palace for the first 2,100 digits of pi on Memrise: [https://www.memrise.com/course/2083137/paris-2000-digits-of-pi/](https://www.memrise.com/course/2083137/paris-2000-digits-of-pi/) Paris is conveniently divided into 20 arrondissements, so 2,000 digits can be broken down to 100 per arr. Each arr. in turn is subdivided into four quartiers, resulting in 25 digits each. Distributing 25 digits across five loci on a route relating to each quartier, I store 5 digits per location. Use Google Maps to create your …

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