Amsterdam is moving ahead with plans to build a five-storey 'erotic prison' that will serve as a designated adult entertainment hub outside the traditional red-light district.

The proposed complex is intended to house sex workers in a safer, more regulated environment while reducing nuisance complaints from local residents and tourists in the historic city centre.

City officials say the facility will feature workspaces, bars, and performance stages, aiming to strike a balance between supporting sex workers’ rights and managing visitor impact on residential neighborhoods.