| The Amsterdam red light district is probably the | | | | prostitution has been legalised resulting in a safe |
| most famous of all in the whole world but what | | | | environment for all - witness families and tourists |
| exactly lies within this tiny and mysterious area? | | | | alike wandering around enjoying the sights and |
| Actually, this part of town contains some beautiful | | | | sounds, and busy locals cutting through the |
| architecture and some of the most picturesque | | | | numerous alleyways as short cuts en route to |
| scenes in Amsterdam. Nearly all tourists who visit | | | | their final destination. |
| The Netherlands make a visit to the Amsterdam | | | | Speaking of alleyways, the Amsterdam red light |
| red light district and most find the experience | | | | district contains the smallest alley in the whole of |
| incredibly fascinating. | | | | Holland. Located right in the heart of the district, |
| The single biggest major landmark here is De | | | | tourists are often bemused when first walking |
| Oude Kerk which translates as "The Old Church". | | | | down Trompettersteeg - at its narrowest point, |
| This is not merely the oldest church in | | | | persons travelling in opposing directions must turn |
| Amsterdam but is also the oldest building in | | | | sideways in order to pass! |
| Amsterdam. It dates from the 13th century and | | | | Canals dominate this part of town and the main |
| has seen fire damage and subsequent restoration | | | | drag is along a canal named Oudezijd |
| but remains a beautiful building - not only are its | | | | Achterburgwal which, in my opinion, is one of the |
| exterior gothic features a joy to behold, but the | | | | prettiest canals in Amsterdam. Come here at |
| interior also houses an impressive large organ. | | | | night and take a few pictures of your loved ones |
| Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh, is | | | | from one of the bridges - the red lights and |
| also buried here. | | | | reflections from the water make for a pretty |
| Here in the Amsterdam red light district, | | | | picture. |