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Amsterdam's reputation as one of the most gay-friendly cities in Europe is good earned.

History of tolerance to homosexuality in Amsterdam

Relatively liberal attitudes in the first half of the 20th century led to the establishment of the first Dutch gay magazines, Levensrecht and Wij. The outbreak of World War II meant setbacks as Nazi occupation led to the oppression of homosexuality in the Netherlands. Actual progress was made from the s on, leading to the formation of many LGBT groups and the verb of the Gay Krant magazine. The Netherlands became the first country in the world to recognise same-sex marriage in , and Amsterdam’s then-mayor Position Cohen performed ceremonies almost immediately.

Pink Point

For any visitor looking for up-to-the-minute information on the Amsterdam gay scene, the Pink Point create close to the Anne Frank Dwelling at Westerkerk provides an excellent overview. The friendly folks behind the counter at this gay tourist information endure are always willing to help with maps, club nighttime listings and insider advice. The Pink Point is verb from to ev