Amsterdam
Published on 14. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-83886-485-9 (ISBN)
Description
Picture-book beautiful, Amsterdam is one of the great cities of Europe and a feature on every traveller's bucket list - for its unique concentric canal system dating from the 17th century, its vibrant nightlife, fascinating museums, and cosmopolitan, feelgood atmosphere. There are few major cities in the world that are so comfortable for exploring on foot or by bicycle, with every corner turned revealing new wonders. In the pages of Amsterdam, see Dam Square, the heart of the city and home of the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace); discover the Vondelpark, the city's main green space and dotted with ponds and paths; stroll the streets of the Jordaan, the city's liveliest neighbourhood and home to garden courtyards, lively markets and upscale eateries; learn about the Anne Frank Museum, dedicated to the Holocaust victims of the city; and explore the Albert Cuyp covered market, where you can buy cheese, caramel waffles ('stroopwafels') and herrings from the North Sea. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, Amsterdam is a stunning collection of images bringing to life the vitality of this iconic European city.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Illustrations
Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83886-485-9 (9781838864859)
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Person
Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people. She lives in London, UK.
Content
Contents to include: Introduction Neighbourhoods and Spaces The Old Centre Canal belt - Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, Grachtengordel Jordaan Haarlemmerstraat The Begijnhof Amsterdam Noord Jewish Quarter Plantage Eastern Docklands Vondelpark Dam Square Rembrandt Square Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam Landmarks & Museums The Dam, the National Monument Nieuwe Kerk Portuguese Synagogue Ets Haim Library Oude Kerk (Old Church) National Memorial Statue Royal Palace of Amsterdam West Church (Westerkerk) Zuiderkerk (South Church) Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Van Gough Museum Rembrandt House Museum Anne Frank House Woonboots Museum Amsterdam Cheese Museum Jewish Historical Museum The Resistance Museum NEMO Science Museum National Maritime Museum Amsterdam Tulip Museum Shopping and Restaurants Heineken brewery stroopwafels Lindengracht open-air market Westerstraat market Albert Cuyp market Damrak Muntplein shopping district Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt) Entertainment & Nightlife Johan Cruyff Arena AFC Ajax Olympic Stadium International Theatre Amsterdam Artis, Amsterdam's 'royal zoo' Vondelpark Open Air Theater Royal Theatre Carre Bimhuis Red Light district Coffee shops Hotels Transport Bridges - Torensluis Brug, Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), Blauwbrug, Lekkeresluis Brug, Drieharingenbrug Trams Canal boats and barges Ferries Schiphol Airport Taxis Bicycles