Inter-war Lithuania is often depicted as a state with deep Catholic traditions and high moral standards.
Harsh censorship was in effect here and sales of obscene books were prohibited. Yet, were Lithuanians really afraid of nudity, had only marital sex and knew nothing about either syphilis or love for hire? The red-light district in Kaunas City, legal prostitution, the abundance of sexually transmitted diseases, and kiosks full of multiple types of condoms suggest that people from the past were not that different from us, and in some cases, even surpassed the present.
Additionally, for the first time in Lithuania, we present a recreated brothel room interior from Nemunas Street red-light district in Kaunas city. Museum is visited as a park: 10AM-4PM. In Exhibitions , News. By rumsiskes. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your wishes and repeat visits. Manage consent. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
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