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“Wandelend naar de Nieuwmarkt” (strolling to the Nieuwmarkt).

Martie van de Loo created the sculptures for the “Varkenssluis” and the “Paulusbroedersluis”, two bridges crossing the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Achterburgwal. The legless figures represent pedestrians walking between Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt. Their Eastern features are a nod to the nearby Chinatown. ⛩️ 👣

The original sculptures (placed in “84) were damaged by vandalism—some were knocked over, others beheaded. Van de Loo later made stronger versions with granite arms. The design is inspired by the Amsterdam School architectural style. 💪

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In the middle of the city’s ‘Red Light District’ stands the “Oude Kerk”, the city’s oldest building, founded in 1️⃣3️⃣0️⃣6️⃣. Its vast wooden ceiling, gives the Gothic interior a unique atmosphere. 🧖‍♀️🕯️

The church shifted from Catholic to Protestant after the 1️⃣5️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Reformation. Many locals were buried here, including some prominent figures, like Saskia van Uylenburgh, Rembrandt’s wife. 🪦☠️ 🎨

Now a cultural venue, it hosts exhibitions, concerts & art. Though no longer used for services, its historic soul remains alive at the Oudekerksplein. ⛪

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The bronze statue of Major Alida Bosshardt stands, or better yet… sits, on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, in front of the “Salvation Army” building. Made by artist Peter de Leeuwe in 2013 as a tribute to her years of service to the vulnerable. 🙏😊

Born on June 8, 1913, in Utrecht, and passing on June 25, 2007, in Amsterdam, Bosshardt was a key “Salvation Army” figure. During WWII, she helped Jewish children and later supported sex workers and the homeless in the Red Light District. 🏮

Her efforts earned national recognition, including the title ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ from “Yad Vashem” in 2004. 🎖️

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The Hemonylaan has been enriched with various murals by the Dutch artist Hugo Kaagman. His work is characterized by the use of stencil techniques and a mix of Western and non-Western influences. 🎨

Kaagman has been decorating blank walls and garage doors with colorful patterns, figures, and texts, since the 70’s, giving the public area a more vibrant appearance. 🦄🙌

This particular one is a scene from Amsterdams “Red Light District “. 💋

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“De Wallen”, the redlight district area in Amsterdam. There used to be swarms of tourists just wandering, looking and giggling. That all changed in 2020 👀

Took a photo during the daytime and tried to mimick the night with my own colors=) the second version/design as the gift and the chosen one.

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"She's a Beauty" is a song by #American rock band #theTubes, released in 1983 on their album #OutsideInside. Co-written by #FeeWaybill, producer #DavidFoster and #Toto guitarist #SteveLukather, the song was inspired by Waybill's experience at a #redLightDistrict in #SanFrancisco. The music was largely written by Foster, who was also the source for the song's title. When released as a single, "She's a Beauty" became the band's biggest chart hit.
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For and from our visit to Alaska last year this is the famous Creek Street in Ketchikan. City laws banning brothels from the centre saw this part of Ketchikan flourish as its red light district during the first half of the twentieth century. These days it's a gloriously garish tourist trap.