Amsterdam
Published on 31. March 2001
Book
Spiral bound
200 pages
978-0-7495-2848-5 (ISBN)
Description
This guide combines bright, modern design, witty and informative writing with practical fold-back-flat spiral binding. A collection of highly readable features set the scene in the introductory Magazine section and the "Finding Your Feet" section gives that vital info to get you started. Amsterdam is then split into geographical zones. The must-see sights are covered in depth with insider tips to help you make the most of your time and beat the crowds; suggested itineraries, walks and tours, super-clear maps, where to take a break and where to shop are detailed for each area. And to make sure you're not disappointed, specialist food and drink writers recommend the best places to eat and drink.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Publishing group
AA Publishing
Illustrations
250 colour photographs, 10 colour maps, 8pp colour atlas section
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 120 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7495-2848-5 (9780749528485)
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Content
The Magazine: Amsterdam - a Capital of Humanity; The Best of Amsterdam; Unsuitable for Human Habitation?; Gable Vision; Trading Places; Building a New Jerusalem; Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man; You Don't Have to Ride a Bike But...; Caf Society; Snapshot of Amsterdam; Herring and Heineken. Finding Your Feet: First Two Hours; Getting Around; Accommodation; Food and Drink; Shopping; Entertainment. Medieval Amsterdam: In a Day; Don't Miss: Begijnhof; Amsterdams Historisch Museum; Dam Square; Red Light District; At Your Leisure - 6 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Canal Ring - West: In a Day; Don't Miss; Canal Tour; Jordaan; Westerkerk; Anne Frank Huis; At Your Leisure - 5 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Museum Quarter: In a Day; Don't Miss: Rijksmuseum; Vondelpark; Stedelijk Museum; Van Gogh Museum; At Your Leisure - 5 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Canal Ring - East:In a Day; Don't Miss: Heineken Brouwerij; Joods Historisch Museum; Hortus Botanicus; Scheepvaart Museum; At Your Leisure - 7 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Excursions: Noord-Holland; Haarlem and Zaandvoort; Utrecht; Leiden and the Bulbfields; Schiphol Airport. Walks: The Ideal Canal Walk; Along the Waterfront; A Slice of Amsterdam; The Western Isles. Practicalities: Before You Go; When To Go; When You Are There; Useful Words and Phrases.