Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, and is located in the south of the North Holland province. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the red-light district (de Wallen), the liberal coffeeshops, and the canals which have led to Amsterdam being termed the "Venice of the North". During the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam was one of the most important ports in the world, with innovative developments in trade, and became the leading centre for finance and diamonds.
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[SPQR1985]

why not? smoking and drinking are legal and just as bad for you... when you are an adult you should be free and take your own responsibility too. You don't need the government to make all your decisions for you, right?

[konj4]

because it's free city..... and any pleasures are legal there....that's why everyone loves that city!

[RenG GerritS]

There is so much more of interest in Amsterdam than drugs. If you want to visit Amsterdam only because of drugs you better stay away. The attitude by the people of Holland has changed considerably. Why bothering us with your problems?

[kleineikje]

old video

[mdancer77]

oh and its not exactly legal its tolerated because its definately not like the dutch government

likes people doing that stuff. And the majority of people you see smoking in amsterdam are foreigners

[mdancer77]

its legal so you dont have the problems with drugs that the USA does, with people sneaking in and smuggling drugs, selling them, etc

[shreddintheaxe]

greatest thing about amsterdam, everything

[dieseldranker]

is amsterdan a good place to get high and layed

[dutchgoing]

Not so at all. Weed isn't legal and hard drugs aren't either. You also can't have sex with underage people.

[dutchgoing]

None of it is actually legal, it is tolerated.

[Philip Verduyn Lunel]

it is legal to grow 5 plants per person. You can also buy weed ofcourse, but only coffeeshops can sell, but they can't grow it.