by SamBam on 4/7/24, 4:01 AM
Huh, an early example of "hostile architecture," although one I could get behind more readily. (Or not, as the case may be...)
by maushu on 4/7/24, 9:17 AM
I always thought this was only to avoid public urination. I wonder if they added the anti-crime as PR excuse.
by spenczar5 on 4/7/24, 2:44 AM
I would to read more about this “crime saturated” period in Venice’s history. I don’t even know when it is! Any pointers?
by orthoxerox on 4/7/24, 9:42 AM
by xg15 on 4/7/24, 11:02 PM
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Having the function of anti-crime and urinal deterrent as well as an educational tool for citizensThe "education" being when someone pisses on it and finds out what happens?
by ransom1538 on 4/7/24, 4:24 AM
Eh. Those look like anti-pee systems to me. I bet it was an official take "to reduce crime" - but those things are all slanted down, to push pee on your foot. And when I need to pee corners always catch my eye.