Sinful life in Tallinn - the red-light district of the Tsarist era!

Do you believe that people once had dignity, manners, ideals, and virtues? But was it all really like that? In Tsarist-era Tallinn, there was actually a brothel law and an official red-light street! What's more, brothels were completely legal, ran advertisements, and in some suburban areas, it was taken for granted that a young woman might earn a living in a house of ill fame for some time in her life!

This time, we'll talk about the sinful life of the Tsarist era. We'll explore the former suburbs, walk along the red-light street, and even find the last relic - the former brothel of Madam Schwappach! To keep things from getting too one-sided, we will also look at the industrial heritage of the former Härjapea River. We will find out why this very river can be considered the source of Tallinn's industry!