While there, I interviewed a resident of the area and a sex worker, and toured the area. I learned there are plenty of misconceptions about one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world. I visited ...

Once known for its rough edges, Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District has been cleaned up and a new character is emerging. These photos highlight places to eat, drink and shop in the neighborhood.

As someone raised on the other side of the world, I’d always been fascinated by Amsterdam’s eccentricities, bolstered by sordid tales of the Dutch capital. From the Red Light District and its window ...