Amsterdam

This article has last been updated on 13 October 2020. Things you Always Wanted to Know From a Dutch prostitute We spoke with Caja van Tolie – a sex worker who works in the Netherlands. We met each other at the Koffie Schenkerij in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Caja has been working as a prostitute for 16 years. We […]

A buyer has been found for Amsterdam’s City Brothel A real estate buyer has been found by the City of Amsterdam for the so called City brothel: 5 buildings with a total of 19 windows in the Red Light District. Here, so the plan reads, sex workers would be able to work as entrepreneurs in their […]

Queen of the Netherlands will visit the Red Light District On September 22, 2015 Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will be present at the re-opening of the hidden church in Amsterdam; Museum Our Lord in the Attic. This hidden church is located in heart of the Red Light District. A new entrance doubles its floor […]

Fun To Do: Bungee Jump in Amsterdam Next to the very popular canal cruises and walking tours, Amsterdam offers a brand new activity for you to view the beautiful city from a different angle: Bungee jumping! This is the first bungee jump in Amsterdam and currently the only bungee jump which is offered in the Netherlands. It’s located […]

Holland in WW2: Dam Square Shooting on May 7th 1945 263 people shot on Amsterdam Dam Square. Read here what happened on May 7th 1945, just after WWII, on the same day that Nazi Germany surrendered. What Happened on Amsterdam Dam Square on 7 May 1945? On May 7th, 1945, a tragic event occurred in […]

Naked Prostitutes in Amsterdam Red Light District Remarkable news today which came from a union of sex workers in the Netherlands. New record: First human tower of naked bodies Prostitutes from all over the world are going to build the first human tower of naked bodies in Amsterdam. They do this to protest against the stigma around prostitution.  Most sex workers find […]

Street Art in Amsterdam: Colorful, Vibrant & Unique Amsterdam sure has a lot of beautiful street art in town. We think it’s great that there are some artists out there who try to make the streets less boring. See for yourself. We hope you like it! 1. Street Art in Amsterdam:  Red Light District, “The Syndics, Rembrandt (1662) […]

Lower Penalties For Sex Operators in Amsterdam Sex operators in Amsterdam get milder punishments after 3 years of good behaviour. Sex operators in Amsterdam’s Red Light District that properly abide the rules will be rewarded. The rules will become more flexible, just like the rules for catering entrepreneurs, said the Mayor of Amsterdam. Brothel owners will no longer get a sanction […]

Rembrandt Van Rijn – The Inventor Of The Selfie! Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the best painters in history. Known for many paintings that he made during his lifetime. Most people are familiar with his masterpiece, the “Night Watch”. Some people know him as the “master of light & shadow”. But only a few […]

Legendary DJ’s play a two hour dance set in Amsterdam Red Light District Dutch festivals, DJs and clubs are worldwide known: the work of pioneers and visionaries. A tribute to the history of the Dutch club culture is being brought during Red Bull Studios PLAY ROOMS. Eight legendary DJs representing four iconic clubs: the mothership RoXy, […]