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Gender-separated Pedocin Beach in Trieste

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Pedocin Beach, also known as ‘Alla Lanterna’ in Trieste, Italy, remains Europe’s last gender-separated shore. Established in 1903, the site uses a 74-metre concrete wall to divide male and female swimmers. While the tradition has faced occasional ~~disputes~~ disputes, the beach has recently experienced a record surge in visitors following an international controversy regarding its century-old segregation policy. The debate intensified after a June incident involving a woman from ~~tourists objecting~~ Milan who attempted to sunbathe in the ~~wall,~~ male section. During the dispute, the visitor labeled the rules “sexist” and “backward,” while a local ~~community continues to defend~~ woman involved in the ~~arrangement. Recent data indicates~~ confrontation reportedly entered the male side only to assist her husband and their son with a disability. This controversy appears to have acted as an unexpected advertisement. In July, the beach ~~is experiencing~~ sold 53,610 tickets, a significant ~~popularity, reporting record-breaking visitor numbers.~~ increase from 34,885 in July 2024 and 40,160 in July 2023. Over a three-month period, the facility saw approximately 106,696 visitors, generating ~~approximately~~ roughly 120,000 euros in revenue. Despite this economic success and high demand, local reports suggest the facility is currently in need of renovation.

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