Episode 2: De Wallen

Episode 2: De Wallen

Now we would like to tell you a little bit more about the Amsterdam city area which is called de Wallen and where Red Light District is located. This area is famous throughout the world for its most open prostitution display. Nowhere else in the world sex services are so openly presented to the potential customers. The ladies are standing in the large windows mostly on the ground floor, which allows easier access and communication. This place is immensely popular among tourists, so try not be overwhelmed by the amount of people.De Wallen is the oldest area in Amsterdam, practically this is where the city started. From the very beginning it has been known for prostitution, mainly because of close proximity of the harbour, and therefore, sailors. Window prostitution has started in first quarter of 20th century and it soon became very popular, so the amount of windows increased, and the area slowly developed into what we see now.
Photo De Wallen by Rungbachduong is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

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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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 20201min

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