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Prostitution in Italy: legality, prices & cities

What’s legal, which cities we cover and what the nightlife looks like — Italy at a glance.

18+ only. Informational; legality varies by country.

Legal status

Legal, brothels banned since 1958. Individual sex work between adults is legal; the 1958 Merlin Law banned brothels and all third-party organisation, pushing the sector to street work and private flats.

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Covered locations in Italy

Region: Europe

Current specifics

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