Red Light District

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The red-light district is the area left of the Damrak, the streets and canals in between Warmoesstraat and a square called Nieuwmarkt. The end of the two canals, Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal, marks the area's borders. Medieval Amsterdam was built here. De Wallen is best known for its window prostitution, sex shops and live shows, concentrated around the Oude Kerk, in alleys and around the canals. The atmosphere is somewhat chaotic most of the time, but also cosy; consider the fact that loads of tourists, pimps, drug dealers, addicts and locals come together in this district to do their own thing. You'll find numerous places to eat and drink and have a good time, day and night.

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