Tassini 1888 Franco

Prostitution in Venice

In ancient Venice prostitution was considered a necessary evil, where more harm would come from a ban than from a de facto acceptance

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Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini

Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini is the go-to book for information on Venetian placenames and a treasure trove of curious historical titbits.

Posted in: Sources, Venetians.

Prostitution in Venice