Tracing Warsaw's Prostitution
About the event
The world's oldest profession exists in all cultures, with roots reaching back to ancient times. Public houses in Warsaw have existed for centuries and could be found near churches, schools, and monasteries.
I invite you to a walk dedicated to the topic of the world's oldest profession, during which we will learn:
- What were fish bladders?
- Who supervised brothels?
- How were venereal diseases treated in the past?
- Where was the castellan's house located?
- Who in a red wig visited brothels?
- Who taxed prostitutes in 18th-century Warsaw?
- How were women of loose morals punished in the past?
- What were women of loose morals called historically?
- Why were underwear considered a cursed garment?
- Where did men who preferred men take care of their needs?
- Where did the red light in public houses come from?
- How was unwanted pregnancy prevented before the war?
- Who rode through Warsaw on a horse fully exposed during the white day?
- Who ran the most respectable brothel and donated to a church?
- Which street is said to have been the center of Warsaw's erotic tourism?
- Which perfumes did prostitutes usually choose as erotic lures?
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Meeting place: Plac Teatralny, at the junction with Wierzbowa Street under the monument of Wojciech Bogusławski.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
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Duration: about 1.5 h.
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There is no participation fee; if you feel the guide deserves a tip, they are welcome.
The walk will be led by a city guide from Warszawski Zaułek. You are warmly invited and see you there.
Free
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