You'll be fine. It's mostly other tourists gawking in the windows.

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You will be safe, especially during the day, but why do you want to? I can vaguely see the attraction for young males, but why would a woman want to go an view other women who have been trafficked, tricked and abused?

DO remember that the 30th is Koninginnedag and the investing of the new King so Amsterdam will be packed and public transport will be severely limited.

There are several important churches and museums located there. Yes you'll notice the women/girls standing in their windows but unless you try to photograph them or something it shouldn't be an issue. Walk around the area, visit the 'sites' just as you would the rest of the city. The old church, the museum in the attic, etc. are very worthwhile so I wouldn't miss them. The area in general is more run down then the area on the other side of the city though so I'd spend most of my wandering time in other areas. But during the daytime at least it is perfectly safe.

It is perfectly safe no matter how YOU look.

I think the church in the attic is well worth a visit and to see that, you have to go thru the red light district. I'd go in the daytime just because I wouldn't want to be in the middle of that throng at night, not so much for saftey issues as just general comfort level.

thank you everyone for your tip.
also - you all seem to know lots- do you know how i would be able to get to see teh flowers and the windmills if i dont drive or ride a bike?
thanks!

Just sort of attach yourself near loud German tourists. They seem to be all over Holland.

Take the train to Haarlem, then a bus to Lisse or Keukenhof from the busstation should do it. You can also join a tourbus.

But please be aware that that April 30 will be pretty crazy, especially getting into and out of Amsterdam.