This tour will take you around Red Light District of Amsterdam. This area does not need an introduction, however, we want to show you that there is much more to it than it seems. Red Light District does not only host prostitutes, but also the most beautiful and unique churches. History of prostitution here goes back a few centuries and its development has been closely intertwined with the development of the city and the whole country. With this tour we want to give an insight as well as prospective.We will guide you through Red Light District and provide you with some historical background, modern jokes and local legends to create the most exceptional experience possible.Photo P2570657 by Franklin Heijnen is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 #NoordHolland _______Podcast based on audio guide Amsterdam - the story in scarlet Author: Tours around the world In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position
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We are now going to finish our tour at yet another square in Amsterdam - Nieuwmarkt - the new market. This square is not in de Wallen, but in Chinatown, so you can see a lot of oriental restaurants in...
Episode 17: Of Monks and Men (00:01:17)
This is a special area of Red Light District. Streets to your right are called Bloedstraat, Monnikenstraat, - The Blood of Christ Street and Monk's Street. In Medieval times most of Amsterdam monaster...
Episode 16: Sex Theatre (00:00:53)
On the left hand side of the canal you can see one of Amsterdam Sex Theatres and indisputably the most famous one - Casa Rosso. You could also cross the bridge and come closer to see the program of th...
Episode 15: Fashion and Prostitution (00:01:09)
While you are walking along the canal we would like to give you some more insight into the life of Red Light District. The city as vibrant and lively as Amsterdam is never static, it keeps changing. A...
Episode 14: Waalse Kerk (00:01:43)
Now Waalse Church is open to public, holds regular Sunday services and also hosts various concerts. In our menu you can find some photos of the interior of the church. Take a moment in front of the ch...
Episode 13: Contemporary Issues (00:01:41)
While you are standing at the bridge looking around, we will give you an insight into contemporary issues that are important for Red Light District.The relatively recent legalization of prostitution e...
Episode 12: Prostitution History in Amsterdam (00:02:07)
They say prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the world. Here in Amsterdam it also goes back for centuries. All in all, prostitution development in Netherlands was quite similar to its dev...
Episode 11: Crème de la crème (00:01:10)
Now to your right you will see two very narrow streets - Trompettersteeg and Dollebegijnensteeg. The first one is the narrowest street in Amsterdam, it is so narrow, you might easily mistake for a bar...
Episode 10: Bronze Relief (00:00:53)
On your way try not to miss a small bronze relief embedded into the pavement nearby the church wall. It depicts a hand caressing a breast and evidently stands for the women working in Red Light Distri...
Episode 9: Belle (00:00:32)
Here you can see a statue of prostitute standing in the window. This small monument was placed here by Mariska Majoor the founder of the Prostitution Centre that we just passed in 2007 in honour of th...
Episode 8: Prostitution Information Centre (00:01:06)
At the corner of a narrow street right next to the Old church you can find Prostitution Information Centre. The former worker of Red Light District Mariska Majoor had opened it about 20 years ago. The...
Episode 7: Oude Kerk (00:01:29)
The church is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm.Oude Kerk – the Old Church – is one of the oldest buildings in the city.The church was ordained ...
Episode 6: Our Lord in the Attic Chapel and Museum (00:02:13)
The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 1 pm to 5 pm. The museum is closed on 26th of April.You are now going along the canal that is call...
Episode 5: Facts and Figures (00:01:14)
Amsterdam is one of most popular spots when it comes to prostitution and sex tourism. Many girls come to Amsterdam because they believe the Netherlands to be the safest place for prostitution and also...
Episode 4: 't Aepjen (00:01:08)
On your left hand side at the beginning of the street you can see a very old black house. It is one of the two wooden buildings only left in Amsterdam. It dates back to 1550 and as you see the brick s...
Episode 3: A little bit of history of de Wallen (00:00:40)
History of de Wallen is not only about prostitution, but also it has a profound connection with religion. Up until 1578 there were a lot of Catholic monasteries and convents in de Wallen, which were l...
Episode 2: De Wallen (00:01:00)
Now we would like to tell you a little bit more about the Amsterdam city area which is called de Wallen and where Red Light District is located. This area is famous throughout the world for its most o...
Episode 1: Amsterdam Centraal (00:00:37)
You are now standing in front of Amsterdam Central Station, one of the most beautiful buildings in this city. What you can see now is a station behind you and a chaos ahead of you - trams, buses, bike...
