Amsterdam Red Light District

Amsterdam Red light district is one of the most important touristic attractions in the city. Prostitution in the Netherlands is not a crime, so Amsterdam has a huge number of prostitutes staying behind its famous glass windows, as if they were goods in shop windows. The Red Light District is a region replete with these small rooms with red light and is a busy tourist spot of the city.

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The women keep calling the passing men, some open the door, negotiate with customers and if they accept, they close the door and the red curtain. Minutes later the clients leave satisfied and with the wallet empty.

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It is even possible to see tourists of all ages, men and women who have the curiosity to know the district. Shooting is forbidden and if some securities see you it is not good for you. I went with a group of friends I met at the hostel and one of them, from Australia, decided to use the service offered by the women.

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According to him, in the negotiation she charged 80 euros for 15 minutes. However, when she entered the booth she said that to do everything, he should pay another 100, or 180 euros for 15 minutes. According to him, although expensive, it was worth it.