Coffee shops: the other tourist attraction of the Red Light District
Most tourists visiting the Red Light District come to observe the prostitutes in their windows... But many also enter the coffee truemoney data shops to live an experience that is almost unique in the world: smoking cannabis completely legally, in a place dedicated to that.
As you probably know, cannabis is legal in the Netherlands. It is therefore possible to buy weed or hashish, and even smoke it, in coffee shops. But contrary to what one might think, coffee shops are far from being disreputable places. On the contrary, there is generally a relaxed and calm atmosphere there... Moreover, the consumption of alcohol is systematically prohibited there to avoid any excesses.
If you don't smoke cannabis, you can still enter a coffee shop just to have a coffee or other non-alcoholic beverage. You can observe the place while keeping a clear mind!
As you can see, the Red Light District's reputation is well-deserved. Tourists can find what they are looking for there: prostitution, other places related to sexuality, and coffee shops to smoke cannabis.
But prostitution and marijuana are not the only attractions of this district, far from it. To convince yourself, just go to the Red Light District during the day! In fact, the Red Light District is the oldest district in the city. Result: you can come across a lot of beautiful buildings with remarkable architecture in the Red Light District. The district is also full of canals which give it a very special charm.
Don't hesitate to stroll through the Red Light District during the day to discover this extremely picturesque part of Amsterdam while avoiding sex and prostitution.