This is the world’s largest Red Light District and it is located in Amsterdam! People from all over the world have been compelled to explore this active community and walk around. Of course, this is not the only thing that the Red Light District has to offer; that is why, in this blog post, we will walk you through the main attractions of the area as well as telling you more about its history and the peculiarities of the culture found there.
This activity will an investigative report on the historical backgrounds of the Red Light District.
It is time to take a quick trip through the history of what the visitors of the Red Light District can enjoy today. Favored today as “De Wallen,” Red Light District has become one of the most famous among sensual sightseeing locations dating back to the 14th century. In the past, this region was a place of departure and arrival of ships and inhabited by sailors. With time it for changed its uses and became recognized as a center for entertainment for the seamen who visited the city.
During the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century many merchants from all over the world flocked to Amsterdam making it one of the biggest trade centres. When the city grew economically, the business enthusiast of the sexual commerce expanded the Red Light District to accommodate the sailors and traders.
What to See and Do
Now that we have explored the historical background, let’s discover the various attractions and activities that await you in the Red Light District:
1. Red Light Windows
The Red Light District is indeed called so because of the red tubes wherein the prostitutes display their services. Strolling along the thin aisles the person will be able to observe this type and just see the window with a different worker at it. Special attention should be paid to protect the rights and privileges of the employees of this occupation.
2. Erotic Museum
For wonderful experience or for those who want to know more about the sexual history, culture and arts you then Sexual Museum is perfect. This museum has thousands of pieces of erotic art, photographs of the past and present, and it also has many virtual tours that are both fun and educational about the subject of love.
3. Coffee Shops
Although the coffee shops in Amsterdam are not like your traditional coffee selling joints. But for the fact that they are mostly associated with marijuana and that they are laid-back joints. If you want to know what it feels like to be stoned on the local culture, you can always heed the call of these coffee shops where usage of marijuana is legal but in a controlled atmosphere.
4. BDSM and Fetish Stores
The Red Light District also contains shops for the BDSM and fetish that offers specially designed accessories, clothes and toys. For a novice who is equally interested in buying products for the first time or an experienced enthusiast, such stores give a chance to dwell on the interests.
5. Prostitution Information Centre
A better overall understanding of the sex industry in Amsterdam requires a visit to the Prostitution Information Center. This non-profit organization is all about to provide some knowledge to the visitors about the actualities of such work and to spread the light on those people who work.
Etiquette and Tips
While exploring the Red Light District, it’s important to be respectful and abide by a few guidelines:
When using the sex workers do not capture their images
Do not stare or make any comments of the wrong kind.
As previously mentioned, ideally, the visit must be done in the evening or the time about dusk.
Please do not forget that it is not only the place to visit at night but also people live and work there.
Be careful with your properties and do not provoke anyone who will tend to cause havoc.
Conclusion
The Red light district tour is one of kind that is blend of history, culture and that little spark of curiosity. When entering this district one should do so with an open mind and with due consideration for the inhabitants of this district. The famous windows, museums, and even coffee shops, make a visit to the Red Light District unforgettable and educative about this exciting area.
