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Amsterdam’s Red Light District at Night – Rated PG

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Amsterdam at Night

Forget  what you may have heard about Amsterdam’s Red Light District, aka RLD.  It is one of the most beautiful places to see and even more picturesque at night.   A mass infusion of old world architecture meets new world culture.  The progressive thinking has given the RLD its current fame but take a look at the beauty of the RLD itself….

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An evening stroll towards the RLD begins in the many small streets filled with shoppers and food seekers

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The canals cut through the RLD just like most of Amsterdam and no better time to view than at night

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Street lights show their reflection well in the calm waters

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The main area of live sex shows and other “adult entertainment”

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Leaves little to the imagination

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“ah-hem” It’s just a sex toy shop and there are a lot of them in the RLD

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Yes smoking weed is legal and can be found in “coffee shops” throughout Amsterdam

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The Oude Kerk is a parish church and is Amsterdam’s oldest building right in the center of the RLD

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Even gourmet cheese shops share space in the RLD

Check out Metropolitan for a sweets fix

Check out Metropolitan for a sweets fix

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Tattoo shops are everywhere just like the old days. Why not take home a keepsake?

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The glass doors of the RLD is where ladies sell their wares.

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Cool fall night in Amsterdam

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One of the best places to grab a pint in the RLD

 

There is no city in the world quite like Amsterdam and the Red Light District has to be a must see on your visit to Amsterdam since it hast the best adult services, the same you can find at sites as https://www.zoomescorts.co.uk/.  Although it is safer than most cities, pickpockets exist.  Keep your wallet secure and keep your senses. Unrelated – take a look at these jeweled butt plugs at Loveplugs.

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Tags: Amsterdam, architecture, Europe, red light district Categories: Amsterdam, architecture, Europe, pictures, Travel

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  1. silentthunder_ says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    It’s a beautiful city, great photos!

    • SoloBagging.com says

      January 6, 2015 at 10:35 am

      Thank you much!

  2. Raul (@ilivetotravel) says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I walked its streets with a local once. Quite an experience to watch all the goings-on. But beware of Brits on a weekend trip there!

    • SoloBagging.com says

      January 6, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Haha, so true or in Prague for that matter. Stag weekends are infamous!

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