Tracing Warsaw's Prostitution
O wydarzeniu
The world’s oldest profession exists in all cultures, with roots reaching ancient times. Public houses in Warsaw existed for centuries and could be found near churches, schools, or monasteries.
- What were “fish bladders”?
- Who supervised brothels?
- How were venereal diseases treated in the past?
- Where was the castellan’s establishment located?
- Who in a red wig visited brothels?
- Who taxed prostitutes in 18th-century Warsaw?
- How were women of loose morals punished in earlier times?
- What were women of loose morals called historically?
- Why were panties considered a cursed garment?
- Where did gentlemen who preferred gentlemen take care of their needs?
- How did the red light in brothels come about?
- How was unwanted pregnancy prevented before the war?
- Who rode through Warsaw on a horse in the White Day bare?
- Who ran the most respectable brothel and donated to the church?
- Which street is said to have been the hub of Warsaw’s erotic tourism?
- Which perfumes did prostitutes typically choose as erotic bait?
- And many more...
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Saturday, 31 January 2026, at 17:00
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We meet at Theatre Square (at the junction with Wierzbową Street) by the Wojciech Bogusławski monument.
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The walk is planned for about 1.5 hours.
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There is no fee for participating in the walk; however, if you feel the guide deserves a tip, you may leave one.
The walk will be led by a city guide from Warszawski Zaułek. You are warmly invited and see you soon.
