Oudekerksplein, Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Oudekerksplein is a public square in the center of Amsterdam, Netherlands, situated just across the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal from Warmoesstraat. The square is surrounded by buildings that house around 35 windows where sex workers offer their services, and it features a bronze statue on a small plinth near the church entrance.

The square was originally a graveyard attached to the Oude Kerk, but it was cleared in 1655 and turned into a public square. In the 2000s, the city began reducing the number of windows and announced a ban on guided tours of the area starting in 2020.

The square takes its name from the Oude Kerk, the old church that stands beside it, and the church's large bell tower is a local landmark. The statue on the square, placed in 2007, honors sex workers worldwide and carries a plaque that reads "Respect sex workers all over the world"; it is a common meeting point.

The square is easy to reach on foot from Amsterdam Centraal station and is close to other central sights. Walk through the area with care, as the streets are narrow and often crowded, and keep your voice low near the windows.

The square is home to a small bronze relief on the ground that marks the former graveyard, often missed by visitors. The statue of a woman on a pedestal was designed by an artist who wanted to show support for sex workers, and it is one of the few such monuments in the world.