Tallinn of vice
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Mardi Street Red-Light District
Brothels, baths and taverns around Mardi Street reflect the demand and unequal labour behind a mobile city.
Near routes linking transport hubs and the centre, the Mardi Street area offered lodging, entertainment and paid services at different times. Behind its nightlife were workers, customers, police oversight and the everyday lives of neighbours. Red-light district is a description of the area, not a precise boundary on a modern map. As you walk, consider whose movement was free and whose was regulated.
Practical information
Address: Mardi tänav
Walk along Mardi Street as a present-day residential area; respect residents and avoid intrusive photography.