While prostitution can be found all across the globe, it usually happens behind closed doors. But not in Amsterdam! Along with that, the area is known for its many live sex shows, sex shops, brothels, and strip clubs. Although the area used to be quite a notorious and unsafe area, things have changed a lot over the past decades. Besides pickpockets, the area is fairly safe to visit especially during the daytime. The history of the area dates all the way back to the 16th century, as the Catholic government was being overthrown by Protestants.
The district was transformed, making way for nightlife and entertainment for the many sailors and travellers passing through Amsterdam. It might be hard to imagine today, but Amsterdam has always been situated at sea. In the Red Light District, you can enjoy live adult entertainment in a couple of places.
Both offer a similar concept where you pay for a ticket to see live adult entertainment. The venues differ from each other in setting; Casa Rosso looks more like a theatre, whereas Moulin Rouge looks more like a strip club. Please beware that both venues feature full-blown nudity as well as sexually explicit content. Be sure to visit Casa Rosso! This is the oldest, most iconic place to experience the Red Light District.
The Moulin Rouge in Amsterdam is a strip club that treats visitors to live adult entertainment. The shows usually include solo acts as well as performances by pairs. Are you keen to find out more about the Red Light area and sneak-a-peek behind the scenes, Red Light Secrets is your place to go! This former brothel is turned into a museum dedicated to prostitution.
You can actually experience sitting in a window to feel what it would be like, working from a window in this neighbourhood. An audio-guide will teach you a lot on the background of the Red Light District and the world of prostitution.
