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Amsterdam is not the European gay capital it once was but still has a lot to offer that most cities cannot. The gay scene may not be the biggest in Europe but without dough the only place where gay men can walk openly holding hands or even kiss without anyone calling you names or worse. It's a real live and let live society in Netherlands which makes Amsterdam the most enlightened and liberal gay city in Europe if not the entire world.
Gay people in the Netherlands enjoy the same benefits as straight people and same-
Gay and lesbian couples in Netherlands won the right to get legally marry in 2000.
gays can serve in the military, not worry about social or legal discrimination, and generally display affection in public without harassment or of being beaten up. In Order to marry one of the couple must be a Dutch citizen so forget packing your bags unless your partner is Dutch.
Gay tourism is big business in Amsterdam and gay people are not only welcomed with open arms but is officially encouraged by the Amsterdam tourist board.
Gay / Homo Monument
Amsterdam erected the world's first (maybe only) Gay Monument to pay honor to persecuted
gay men and lesbians around the world. Located at the Westerkerk near the Anne Frank
house it is made up of three large pink granite triangles. Fresh flowers are placed
daily by people as a mark of respect. 
Amsterdam's famous gay parade is a must see before dying type of thing. Every August the Prinsengracht canal hosts the parade, 100's of boats full of the most amazing looking gay people (Mostly Men) parade along the canal and little is left to the imagination. (But total nudity is not allowed by the city council as many children are present).
The Pride festival goes on the entire weekend and there are many other events which
take place also. It's a very busy time for anything related to being gay so expect
all the saunas and gyms to be full of beautiful horny men looking for a good time.
Amsterdam is the gay place-
one of the worlds biggest street parties celebrating the official queen's birthday.
1 million people find themselves out on the streets every year. It's an official
"free! day so many people set up stalls outside their houses and sell any junk from
their houses, others sell food and drink, champagne and strawberries and 1000's
of commercial stalls sell all sorts.Its a day like no other. All good-
There are also plenty of gay and lesbian bashes all over town.
Amsterdam Leather Pride
March each year, Amsterdam hosts the Fetish Fantasy Weekend. Several leather parties take place around town. and October it's time for Amsterdam Leather Pride, one of Europe's biggest events for those into the leather scene.
Amsterdam is a tiny walk able city and most of the gay venues are located in four main areas all within walking distance of each other.
GAY AREAS
The Reguliersdwarsstraat is Amsterdam's main gay street and is full of bars, cafes, one coffee shop (only gay coffee shop in Amsterdam) called The Otherside.
During the summer months the street is closed to cars and all the cafes and bars put out large terraces which are great to sit in and watch the boys go by.
Not far from Reguliersdwarsstraat is the Amstel River where there are also a number of gay bars, the only lesbian club YOU 11 and an after hours drinking place called the Boys club where every one heads for who have not picked up anyone yet. It's a small one roomed bar located close to Halvemaansteeg. This area attracts a real mix of guys and boys..
Amsterdam's leather bars and shops are mostly located on Warmoesstraat, close to
the red-
Kerkstraat is one of the oldest gay streets in town is situated
near Leidseplein The Kerkstraat offers several nice cozy gay and gay friendly cafes, and a few bars, clubs and the the famous Thermos night sauna. The Thermos day sauna is only around the corner, as one closes the other opens. http://www.thermos.nl
WHERE TO GO
Get hold of the Amsterdam gay map which you will find everywhere and lists all the gay places to visit. Have Fun.
WOMEN Bars / Clubs Even in Amsterdam gay women have not got a lot of choice when
it comes to finding exclusively lesbian bars and clubs, until recently
that is. Now days there are several bars but still only 1 night club
which is called YOU 11 but women are welcome at any of the gay
places above (unless billed as men only). Places catering lesbians
tend to be lower-
listed below.
Other Bars include
De Trut (No Web Site)
Gay and lesbian dance party held every Sunday night in a squatter basement. Great place with with alternative sounds and cheap drinks. The Trut has become very popular so get there early or you might not get in; doors open at 11pm and close when full. Strictly gay/lesbian.
Non commercial Lesbian & Gay party attracts younger crowd as well as students.
Located at Bilderdijkstraat 165. Open 11pm-
Vive la Vie http://www.vivelavie.net
Located at Amstelstraat 7
Another crowded, gay bar but this one caters mainly to a female public (men are welcome
though). Lovely Art-
SUGAR www.les-
Located at Hazenstraat 19
Phone Mobile 061 401 3143
Open 7 days Mon to Thu 2pm to 1 am / Sun 2pm to 1 am and Fri/ Sat 2pm to 3 am
Amsterdam's latest all girls bar. Welcome in Sugar, an open minded lesbian bar!
SAPPHO www.sappho.nl
Located at Vijzelstraat 103 (423 1509)
Opens Tue,Thu and Sun 11 am to 1 am and Fri and Sat 11 am to 3 am
Reopened after complete renovation. Check Website to see what's happening at Sappho.
PRIK http://www.prikamsterdam.nl
Spuistraat 109 Amsterdam
Gay Bar full of trendy gay people.(mixed)
Sites to check out
Complete list of gay streets, clubs bars and cafes in Amsterdam -
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Queens day is another must see thing, 1 million Dutch people all dressed in orange It's an amazing day to be in town April 29th / 30th, the annual country wide public holiday which comprises one of the worlds biggest street parties celebrating the official queen's birthday.