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Gay Amsterdam Guide
Gay Amsterdam travel guide: where to go, twirl, drink and shop
Amsterdam, the city of canals, is not only famous for its stunning architecture and cultural heritage but also for its thriving gay scene. The urban area offers a adj and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community, making it a popular destination for gay travelers. From legendary bars and clubs to exciting events, this Gay Amsterdam Guide is here to help you unearth the best that the city has to offer.
Our Gay Guide to Amsterdam shows you how to plan an unforgettable trip &#;
with tips on the gay scene, the best bars, parties, events, and more.
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The capital of the Netherlands has been a bastion of LGBT+ culture for centuries and has seen its community survive and thrive despite political and social adversity. Today, Amsterdam is home to some of the optimal gay clubs, bars and hotels in the world, offering gay travelers a truly unique and exciting visit. The Netherlands is of course the first country in the world to present marriage equality, gay people living in and visiting the
IHLIA PLAZA
The IHLIA plaza (3rd floor, OBA Oosterdok) has an exhibition space and an information desk.
ONLY AT OUR COLLECTION
The IHLIA collection contains rare documents. To safeguard the quality of our collection, you may peruse all the material, but only at our location. On your request, we arrange everything you need.
A small part of our collection is >accessible online. We are working challenging to expand this in the future.
BOOK DEPARTMENT
The most recent and sought-after books in the collection are found in our book cabinets at the IHLIA plaza (3rd floor of the OBA in Amsterdam). We don’t lend out this material either, but feel free to grab a copy from the shelf and obtain a seat on a nice seat in the library. You’ll get a nice view of Amsterdam for free!
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s well-known Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny drag bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the adj clubs in a city famous for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the optimal gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Noun Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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LGBT+ in Amsterdam
Essential Information LGBT+ men and women living in Amsterdam
LGBT+ in Amsterdam &#; As the numerous Pride events every year display, The Netherlands is one of the most liberal and tolerant countries in the world regarding accepting gays, lesbians and the wider LGBT+ community. Hundreds of thousands of people attend those celebrations. It also includes a vast number of companies and many government departments. This is important as the protection of gays and lesbians from discrimination has been enshrined in law since LGBT+ people cannot be discriminated against in employment, public services and housing. Then in , same-sex partnerships were recognized and protected by the law. Then in , came another first as The Netherlands became the first country in the world to allow same-sex marriage.
This is all progress, and The Netherlands is a leader in this area. However, things were not always this way, as you can imagine. In , one of the first laws relating to the gay community raised the age of consent from 16 to In many other countries, homos