I just came across a pamphlet that I picked up in Venice when we were there in June. It advertised several Venice tours that included a walk that takes tourists, among other places, to the Red Light District in Castello. I have been to Venice at least 10 times, and feel like I have seen most of the city (but I find something new every trip!), but I have never been anywhere that made me think I was in a Red Light area. Where exactly is it?

??? curious as i've never heard this mentioned.

Don't know if they ever got around to it. Things move so slowly in Italy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/europe/1759293.stm

Last time I was in Venice I stayed in Mestre and prostitution seemed to me to be very much in evidence, especially males.

I went back and re-read the listing and answered my own question! It says, "Your journey contnues through the old red-light district of Castelleto. . ." Apparently, it is an historical area, not a practicing one, but where is Castelleto (their word, not mine)?

I found a reference that says Castelleto is another name for Isola di San Pietro, which makes since it's a small island in Castello.

which makes SENSE since it's a small island in Castello.

I must proofread better. . .

That does make sense, and I think I have heard that reference before, now that I think about it. I guess I just should have done some more thinking before I posted today, period!!

Oh, no, Marty, your post is educational I've never been to Venice, at least I can read and learn here.