Perhaps the most famous Amsterdam landmark, the Red Light District invariably becomes a place of attraction for all the tourist fraternity, and sometimes on the very first evening. The forbidden fruit is known to be the sweetest, and travelers wish to see with their own eyes the part of the city where the priestesses of love rule the ball. Red lanterns in Holland appeared in the Middle Ages and became a symbol of corrupt feelings for many centuries.
Hey sailor, you've been sailing too long
The area called the Red Light District is located in the heart of the old city. Back in the XIV century, many drinking establishments opened here, where, due to the proximity to the port, sailors who went ashore often visited. The long voyage was exhausting, and the gentlemen of sea luck needed relaxation and inspiration. Girls of easy virtue took a fancy to this quarter, and the not-too-pleasant glory of the city of vice was entrenched in Amsterdam.
The authorities tried to restore order by limiting the movement of prostitutes within the framework of one city block and obliging them to carry red lanterns. Holland slowly but surely embarked on the path of legalizing prostitution, which happened in 2000. Today, the Red Lanterns are both a popular attraction and a business district, where representatives of the oldest trade union on the planet work.
"Walls" keep the defense
At the site of today's Red Light District in Holland, there were once medieval fortifications. That is why the locals call these streets "stenochki" among themselves - De Valleties. It is equally interesting to walk here both day and night. In the light of the sun, some of the windows in which girls offer goods, as they say, face, are usually empty, but there is a chance to see the colorful architecture of old Amsterdam. The representatives of the ancient profession, who have come out during the day shift, are busy with quite ordinary things while waiting for clients, and therefore you can even try to take a couple of pictures imperceptibly.
Useful little things
It is very easy to use the services of a prostitute in the Red Light District in Holland. It is enough just to show interest, and the cherished door will open slightly.
- From 60 to 120 European rubles are 20 minutes spent with a girl in her apartment. They say that calling an ambulance "at home" is even more expensive.
- Not too much damage to the family wallet, unlike the services of a prostitute, will pay a visit to the interesting and informative Museum of Erotica, located in the famous district.
- Be careful! Any shooting in the Red Light District of Holland is prohibited, but a smile or an air kiss works wonders, and girls sometimes pose for friendly onlookers quite willingly.
