Subscribe to our newsletter. T he Dutch are known for pragmatism, tolerance, and trade. Put those three characteristics together in today's freewheeling society, and you get a nation that attracts thrill-seeking tourists with commercialized sex and soft drugs.
Prostitution is already legal in the Netherlands.
This proposal overturns the ban on brothels and replaces it with a ban on child prostitution and exploitation of involuntary prostitution,'' said an official summary of the law. Although bordellos have been illegal, they have long been allowed to operate in clearly defined areas such as the red light districts of Amsterdam and most other major cities, as long as they follow strict standards for health and fire safety. Subscribe to the Europe for Visitors Newsletter Name Email Text and photos copyright 1999 Durant Imboden. All rights reserved. ClickPortugal Hotel Reservations Best price meets best service.