In ancient Venice prostitution was considered a necessary evil, where more harm would come from a ban than from a de facto acceptance
“S. Polo (Sestiere, Campo, Salizzada, Ponte, Rio)” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
“Paglia (Ponte della)” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
“Carampane” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
The “Festa delle Marie” celebrating the liberation of brides abducted by pirates, was an important event in medieval Venice.
“Cannaregio” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
“Bande (Ponte, Calle delle) at S. Maria Formosa” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
“S. Pietro (Parrocchia, Campo, Ponte di)” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini