

Today, prostitutes in the Netherlands are also taxpayers. Since October 2000, window prostitutes have been allowed to legally offer their services. The name of "Red Light District" comes from the red neon lights that highlight the 300 windows where women are working.Īmsterdam has three different Red Light Districts but the most famous and the most attractive is the one located inside the city center. That's why prostitutes in Amsterdam stand up behind a window and have their own room. Nowadays, prostitution is legal in the Netherlands but not on the streets. So instead of criminalizing everything, they enjoy the honesty of it all. Prostitution in Red Light DistrictĪmsterdam prides itself, and rightly so, on its wholly liberal and tolerant attitude, embracing the fact that people may be into prostitution, soft drugs and pornography. And be directed to places that you might miss on your own. You can listen to interestimg stories and fun facts. It is a more private and cheaper alternative to a guided group tour. If you would like to know more about this district or just have more fun, you can download an audio guide to your smartphone.
