Is Kings Cross Sydney still a red light district?
Is Kings Cross Sydney still a red light district? For many years Sydney's red-light district, it was once known for its music halls and grand theatres, but it was rapidly transformed after World War II by the influx of troops returning and visiting from the nearby Garden Island naval base. Today, it is known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife.
What is the main Red Light District?
The Red Light District, or 'De Wallen' as the area is known to locals, is the oldest district of Amsterdam. Ever since it was built around 1385, it has been both famous and notorious for the women inhabiting its streets. Since the beginning of modern history, Amsterdam has been a trading city with a large port.
Has Kings Cross been cleaned up?
In the past few hundred years, the area has gone from being one of London's most important industrial hubs to a graveyard of derelict warehouses to a red-light district and a clubbing hotspot. More recently, it has been repurposed as a shiny new shopping and eating destination complete with a Waitrose wine bar.