Castelletto (district for prostitutes)
The Castelletto was an area near the San Matteo church (now demolished, near San Cassian), where prostitutes were obliged to reside.
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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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Barbo — Curiosità Veneziane
“Barbo (Ramo Corte, Corte, Ramo Corte seconda)” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
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Carampane — Curiosità Veneziane
“Carampane” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini