I walked past this façade a couple of times wondering what was inside. At first I thought it might be a new kinky boutique or some type of club or even a dance hall. It was intriguing, to say the least.
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Then I looked up at the sign above the door (just visible in the photo above) and it explained everything. This is the new public bathroom in Strait Street. Strait Street has a very chequered history, which I will write about some other time, but for many years it was Valletta’s red light district.
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So I thought that the newly refurbished building was quite in keeping with the street’s past – wouldn’t you agree?
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Strait Street
Valletta
I'm interested to know the history of this red district, and wow, this building is really red :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is absolutely fan-tas-tic! And what a collection of v words!
ReplyDeleteFabuous post....and great shots!! Many tales to tell I am sure!
ReplyDeletehave a happy wkd ahead!
Great pictures, the v-words are entertaining.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. For some reason, I suppose it's my curiousities, I would be drawn to exploring areas such as this as well. I'm always interested in the history. It does look very intriguing!
ReplyDeletexoxo, B
vulva, virile, viagra, virgin. hahahahahha!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool, red and bold.
ReplyDeleteI find Strait Street fascinating as well. If I have some time on my own in Valletta I love walking down the street looking at the old signs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogello/4235897211/
There should be a new book coming out this summer where Dr John Schofield & Emily Morrissey went to Strait Street and talked to people who lived/lives there "... to use archaeological and oral historical methods, combined with some documentary research, to interpret and demystify the urban landscape of abandoned music halls, bars, clubs and - some say - brothels of Strait Street, Valletta".
At least it is very red even if the district is gone,lol !
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I heard about the new bathrooms but was too busy/lazy to go see for myself! Thanks for sharing and for the great photography! :-D
ReplyDeleteStunning color and well-captured! How interesting about this street, and I agree that the refurbish does reflect the street's past!
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G
Yes, I would agree! And the photos are lovely. It's a very fancy public bathroom, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Loree..
ReplyDeleteInteresting play on V words :)
Jeanne xx
That's interesting Loree.. quite swanky.. in a red light district sort of way.. hehe.. and very opulent for a public bathroom...
ReplyDeleteThe second shot is fabulous!!!
Have a wonderful week.. ciao xxxx Julie
I hope you're having a lovely week, Loree!
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Hello Loree
ReplyDeleteMy compliments for this nice blog,
i like this pictures very much.
greetings and i wish you a nice day.
Joop
What a spectacular pop of red. Splendid ~ xox Alexandra
ReplyDeleteOuuuuuh, pure passion red:-)) Hugs from Luzia.
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