Wallen

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Wallen is the colloquial Dutch name for Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District, known for its historic canals, legalized prostitution, and vibrant nightlife.


Statements (34)
Predicate Object
instanceOf neighbourhood
red light district
tourist attraction
contains Nieuwmarkt area
Oude Kerk
Oudezijds Achterburgwal
Oudezijds Voorburgwal
country Netherlands
hasColloquialName De Wallen
Red Light District
hasFeature canal-side buildings
medieval street pattern
narrow alleys
neon-lit windows
hasHeritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Amsterdam Canal Ring buffer zone
hasOfficialLanguage Dutch
knownFor coffee shops
erotic theatres
historic canals
legalized prostitution
sex shops
tourism
vibrant nightlife
window prostitution
locatedIn Amsterdam
Amsterdam-Centrum
province of North Holland
partOf Amsterdam city centre
regulation prostitution is legal and regulated
zoning rules for sex-related businesses
subjectOf Project 1012 (Amsterdam city centre renewal)
municipal redevelopment projects
touristType sex tourism
urban tourism

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Red Light District (Amsterdam)
alsoKnownAs

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