Amsterdam - the story in scarlet

Amsterdam - the story in scarlet

This tour will take you around Red Light District of Amsterdam. This area does not need an introduction, however, we want to show you that there is much more to it than it seems. Red Light District does not only host prostitutes, but also the most beautiful and unique churches. History of prostitution here goes back a few centuries and its development has been closely intertwined with the development of the city and the whole country. With this tour we want to give an insight as well as prospective.We will guide you through Red Light District and provide you with some historical background, modern jokes and local legends to create the most exceptional experience possible.Photo P2570657 by Franklin Heijnen is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 #NoordHolland _______Podcast based on audio guide Amsterdam - the story in scarlet Author: Tours around the world In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position

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Episoder(18)

Episode 18: Nieuwmarkt

Episode 18: Nieuwmarkt

We are now going to finish our tour at yet another square in Amsterdam - Nieuwmarkt - the new market. This square is not in de Wallen, but in Chinatown, so you can see a lot of oriental restaurants in...

23 Des 202054s

Episode 17: Of Monks and Men

Episode 17: Of Monks and Men

This is a special area of Red Light District. Streets to your right are called Bloedstraat, Monnikenstraat, - The Blood of Christ Street and Monk's Street. In Medieval times most of Amsterdam monaster...

23 Des 20201min

Episode 16: Sex Theatre

Episode 16: Sex Theatre

On the left hand side of the canal you can see one of Amsterdam Sex Theatres and indisputably the most famous one - Casa Rosso. You could also cross the bridge and come closer to see the program of th...

23 Des 202053s

Episode 15: Fashion and Prostitution

Episode 15: Fashion and Prostitution

While you are walking along the canal we would like to give you some more insight into the life of Red Light District. The city as vibrant and lively as Amsterdam is never static, it keeps changing. A...

23 Des 20201min

Episode 14: Waalse Kerk

Episode 14: Waalse Kerk

Now Waalse Church is open to public, holds regular Sunday services and also hosts various concerts. In our menu you can find some photos of the interior of the church. Take a moment in front of the ch...

23 Des 20201min

Episode 13: Contemporary Issues

Episode 13: Contemporary Issues

While you are standing at the bridge looking around, we will give you an insight into contemporary issues that are important for Red Light District.The relatively recent legalization of prostitution e...

23 Des 20201min

Episode 12: Prostitution History in Amsterdam

Episode 12: Prostitution History in Amsterdam

They say prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the world. Here in Amsterdam it also goes back for centuries. All in all, prostitution development in Netherlands was quite similar to its dev...

23 Des 20202min

Episode 11: Crème de la crème

Episode 11: Crème de la crème

Now to your right you will see two very narrow streets - Trompettersteeg and Dollebegijnensteeg. The first one is the narrowest street in Amsterdam, it is so narrow, you might easily mistake for a bar...

23 Des 20201min

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