Red Light District in Amsterdam guide (shops, coffee and boutiques)
Amsterdam’s Red Light District can be found close to Dam’s Square and this sprawling district occupies a large section of old Amsterdam. The Red Light District in Amsterdam began in the 14th century, when this port became a place that lonely sailors would visit when they were looking for the company of women.
The red light district in Amsterdam is more than what it is purported to be and is in fact, a beautiful location to sightsee during the day. In the evening, the district transforms into a hub of activity.
For tourists visiting the area, it is advisable to first stop by the information Centre where volunteers offer information to tourists on the region’s history and features. The 
information centre can be found at De Enge Kerksteeg 3.
Visitors to Amsterdam looking to take a tour of the Red Light District will be able to make their way to area by train. Travellers can take the train to Centraal Station which is only a ten-minute walk away from the district. There are many establishments in Amsterdam’s red light district that include coffee shops, restaurants and bars. The district is most famous for their window parlours where women pose in red tinted windows for passers-by to see.
There are an estimated 250 windows in the district and each window displays scantily-clad women in lingerie or other erotic clothing. In addition to being the pleasure district of Amsterdam, the Red Light District is also a fashion hub. Many clothing designers have chosen to set up shop in the area and small clothing boutiques offer shoppers their trademark “red light fashion” clothing items.
There are also a number of art galleries in the area that sell paintings and other works of art by local Amsterdam artists. These works of art usually utilize the red light district as their common theme.
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