Locality: Campo di Santa Maria Formosa
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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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Festa delle Marie
The “Festa delle Marie” celebrating the liberation of brides abducted by pirates, was an important event in medieval Venice.
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Mezzo — Curiosità Veneziane
“Mezzo (Calle di) in Ruga Giuffa, a S. Maria Formosa.” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
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Then and now, together
As many people still say about Venice: It’s beautiful, but I wouldn’t live there. Much the same can be said of the past.