What’s officially XXX in Amsterdam?
Don’t know what you’re thinking, but I’m talking about the City of Amsterdam Coat of Arms!
Apparently the three X’s on the shield in the city’s coat of arms are Saint Andrew’s crosses.
Still, as Amsterdam is very famous for things less than saintly, one cannot help but wonder if there is any connection whatsoever between the identifier for pornography and the coat of arms. Which came first? The souvenir shops seem to take a particular liking in the coincidence anyway! ;)