Exploring the Historical Prostitution of Girona

This event invites participants to embark on a guided walk through the intriguing history of local prostitution in Girona, focusing on the urban geography that shaped this once-hidden aspect of life until the late 20th century. The route meanders through the shadowy streets of the Sant Feliu neighborhood, where roughly twenty establishments thrived in what was a prohibited zone. Over time, particularly by the 1980s, this area faced degradation due to drug-related issues and crime, ultimately disappearing in the 1990s as urban transformation swept through. The narrative is enriched by the firsthand accounts from former sex workers, regular clients, and local residents, weaving a tapestry of daily life during that era without conflict. Furthermore, the discussion will include insights into the clandestine homosexual prostitution that occurred near a military barracks, shedding light on the repression faced by the homosexual community in post-war Girona under the oppressive Ley de Vagos y