20 Amazing Pictures of Amsterdam’s Red Light District
Posted on: August 28, 2014
These 20 pictures of Amsterdam’s Red Light District will blow your mind
Do you ever wonder if you should be visiting the Red Light District in Amsterdam? The 20 pictures below will help you with that decision. We’ve selected some of the best ones. Be surprised by these awesome pictures of Amsterdam’s Red Light District!
1) Amsterdam’s beautiful canals, houses and boats:
The Red Light District is the oldest part of Amsterdam and therefor there are lots of beautiful, old houses in the area. Like the ones above. Typical Dutch architecture that may not be missed during your visit to Holland’s capital.
2) Red Light District Street Art & Some Window Shoppers:
The Red Light has a lot of street art making the area prettier than it already was. The street art above goes well with the area, don’t you think? This can be found in one of the many narrow alleys. We can show it during our tours if you want.
3) Some boats sailing towards the Sea Dike in Amsterdam:
This view in the Red Light District is considered as the most beautiful view of Amsterdam. Some of these lovely houses are actually residential. It’s truly a must-see!
4) The biggest traditional Chinese temple of Europe:
The Red Light District has quite a few religious institutes, like the one above – A Chinese Buddhistic temple. It’s surrounded by window brothels, Asian restaurants and Dutch pubs.
5) A statue of the famous Major Bosshardt:
Right in the heart of the Red Light District you can find the home of the Salvation Army. This is a statue of the most famous soldier in Holland – Major Bosshardt. All here life she worked in the Red Light District and helped lots of people, including many prostitutes.
Would you like to see this statue and know more about it? Join one of our tours and ask our tour guides.
6) Amsterdam’s Old Church and some window brothels:
As said before – The Red Light District has quite a few religious institutes – well here’s another one: this church is still in service and is surrounded by window brothels too! This is one of the highlights during our tours.
7) Cool cars riding on the streets of the Red Light District
Occasionally, you can spot the most awesome rides here in the Red Light District. Like this one! We aren’t sure which brand and model it is, but we know that it’s one heck of a car!!
8) Hidden Art At The Old Church in the Red Light District:
This is definitely the most beautiful piece of art in the district! It’s hidden and surrounded by cobblestones. The story behind this art work is really amazing. Wanna know what makes this story so special? Join our Red Light District Tour and our local guide will tell you.
9) Beautiful architecture, canals and swans:
10) The New Market Square and The Waag:
11) People enjoying the wonderful Sea Dyke street in Amsterdam:
One of the most vibrant streets in town is the Sea Dyke street – located in the Red Light District. It’s one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam and it’s filled with good restaurants, nice bars, stores and coffee shops. During our tours we’ll can you show the best places out there. In other words; some nice tips from a local.
12) An American muscle car in front of the Old Church:
Here it is again – the beautiful Alte Kirche (Oude Kerk) – this time with a funky American muscle car in front of it.
13) A peaceful terrace hidden in Amsterdam’s Red Light District:
This is one of the best hidden terraces in the area. It’s located away from the crowd and all the busyness. Only available in summers though.
14) An old bike standing on a bridge:
Learn why Amsterdam has so many old bikes during one of our tours in the Red Light District.
15) The Waag on the New Market Square in Amsterdam:
16) Lovely canal houses in Amsterdam’s Old City Center:
17) The home of the Salvation Army:
18) A Segway Tour in the middle of the Red Light District:
19) The view from Amsterdam’s Sea Dike :
20) Amsterdam’s Schreiers Tower:
De Schreierstoren and Central Station on the background.
If you wanna see more pictures of Amsterdam’s Red Light District then check out our pics on Instagram. Would you like to see these awesome things yourself? Join us during our Red Light District Tour and let a local guide show you around in the most fascinating part of Amsterdam.
Or CLICK HERE to see 10 do’s and don’ts for Amsterdam’s Red Light District
