Famous Red-Light Districts Around the World

Red-light districts exist in many countries. Notable examples:

• Amsterdam, Netherlands: De Wallen
• Hamburg, Germany: St. Pauli, Reeperbahn
• Frankfurt, Germany: Tolerated zones
• Vienna, Austria: Favoritenstraße
• Montreal, Canada: Rue St-Denis
• Paris, France: Pigalle
• Barcelona, Spain: Barrio Chino
• Bologna, Italy: Porta Soprana
• Bangkok, Thailand: Patpong, Soi Cowboy
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Copacabana, Lapa

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