Amsterdam Red Light District Guide
In Amsterdam, a major tourist attraction is De Wallen, the red-light district in Amsterdam.
De Wallen is located in the oldest part of Amsterdam, covering several blocks south of the church Oude Kerk, approximately 6500 square meters.
De Wallen, the red light district has existed since the 14th century and formerly contained many distilleries, mainly catering to sailors. The name Wallen (walls) refers to the medieval retaining dam walls in the old center of Amsterdam.
The red light district is a major tourist attraction, and each year, millions of visitors come to Amsterdam because they want to see this vibrant and exciting part named De Wallen.
In this part of Amsterdam we can see and visit theaters, restaurants, bars, coffee shop, museums, and of course the famous 200 windows with sexy girls, dressed in eye-popping underwear. This window-shopping, performed by both sexes is a favorite activity in the Red Light District.
The Red Light Districtit is much more then just a tourist attraction, although there is a lot of adult entertainment.
In the Wallen we can find 300-year-old gabled buildings and expensive real estate houses doctors, lawyers and plenty of families.
In this part of Amsterdam we can find a tolerant community where freedom is highly valued.