Bronze breastplate sculpture - Oudekerksplein 50-62

It certainly fits into the context of the city, great if you see it first, if it doesn't then you'll stumble over it ;)

De Wallen or De Walletjes is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam Westerners think that sex is an essential need, no less than eating, sleeping, wearing ... In the Netherlands, people think of sex as a normal thing and it is very comfortable to discuss this issue. Perhaps it is this concept that has contributed to the Dutch Red Light Street existence until now. Female sex workers in the Netherlands have an entire association to protect their rights, including regular physical exams, and they even have an International Commission for the sake of prostitutes. Since the early 1300s, prostitution has been bustling in Amsterdam - where businessmen and sailors, after long journeys, often turn to several places for entertainment. Women here often carry red lanterns to light the way to find sailors near the port, in bars, clubs or entertainment areas for their sexual gratification. In particular, since the 16th century, Amsterdam has been known as a famous dining place because it is the busiest harbor in the world. Since then, through a lot of strawberries, but Amsterdam is still one of the top destinations in the world for the need to "buy pollen and sell flowers". Just like that, the more Amsterdam develops, the more prostitution becomes prevalent. Amsterdam's Red Light Street consists of three zones: De Wallen, Singelgebied and Ruysdaelkade, of which De Wallen is the largest, located in the heart of the city's oldest historic area - highlighted by around 300 door frames. small with girls playing village wearing sexy, seductive underwear. This famous "happy" neighborhood is like a strange phenomenon in the world, attracting millions of curious tourists to the Netherlands every year and also an opportunity for travel companies to "scoop" money. There are currently about 7,000 - 10,000 sex workers from about 44 countries around the world operating in this field in Amsterdam, with about 75% of them coming from poor countries, especially Eastern Europe, Central Europe, South America and Africa. They all voluntarily do this work.

Do not miss the sidewalks of Amsterdam