AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Amsterdam city council decided on Thursday to close about a third of the rooms used by prostitutes in the infamous red-light district in a crackdown on crime there. The city ...

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 ...