Medieval Centre & Red Light District

Amsterdam's oldest quarter is remarkably preserved, looking much as it did in its Golden Age heyday. It's the busiest part of town for visitors. While some come to see the Royal Palace and Oude Kerk, others make a beeline for the coffeeshops and Red Light District.

The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is situated in the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, Holland. Beautiful blue sky with cloudscape over the palace. The Netherlands.

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