Fodor's Amsterdam, 2nd Edition

by FODOR'S

• ISBN13: 9781400016082
• ISBN10: 1400016088
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-04-04
• Publisher: Fodor's

Summary

Wander amid a dazzling Van Gogh collection, visit the studio where Rembrandt painted masterpieces, bike along the canals and night-lit bridges, or sample tasty Dutch pancakes and salty raw herringFodor's Amsterdam, 2nd Editionoffers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the city to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chroniclesums it up best "Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - We frequently update our Amsterdam guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory bestso you know you're seeing the real Amsterdam. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices. ----------------------------------- With Fodor's you getmuchmore than a guidebookwe make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation. Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more! And, for more insider secrets, visit "Travel Talk" and "Rants and Raves" online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Table of Contents

Planning Your Trip
About This Book	p. 5
What's Where	p. 7
Great Itineraries	p. 11
When to Go	p. 16
On the Calendar	p. 17
Pleasures & Pastimes	p. 21
Fodor's Choice	p. 24
Smart Travel Tips	p. 28
Amsterdam
Exploring Amsterdam	p. 1
The Nieuwe Zijde: The Western Half of the Centrum	p. 6
City of 400 Bridges: From the Western canal Ring to Jordaan	p. 17
Beyond the "Golden Bend": the Eastern Canal Ring to Pijp	p. 30
Van Gogh & Company: From Leidseplein to the Museum District	p. 39
The Oude Zidge: The Eastern Half of the Centrum	p. 49
East of the Amstel: From the Jewish Quarter to the Plantage	p. 62
Along the Ij: From the Western Islands to the Eastern Docklands	p. 72
Where to Eat	p. 79
Where to Stay	p. 108
Nightlife & the Arts	p. 138
Shopping	p. 157
Side Trips from Amsterdam	p. 178
Including the Bulb Fields, Folkloric Holland, Haarlem, Leiden & Delft
Understanding Amsterdam	p. 204
Going Dutch	p. 205
The Making of Amsterdam	p. 208
Dutch Art: A Primer	p. 212
Further Reading	p. 216
Dutch Vocabulary	p. 218
Index	p. 220
About Our Writers	p. 228
Maps
The Netherlands	p. 6
Amsterdam Metro Network	p. 15
Amsterdam: The Neighborhoods	p. 4
The Niewe Zijde & Western Canal Ring	p. 8
The Eastern Canal Ring & the Museum District	p. 32
The Oude Zijde, Plantage & Waterfront	p. 52
Where to Eat in Amsterdam	p. 84
Where to Stay in Amsterdam	p. 112
Side Trips from Amsterdam	p. 181
Haarlem	p. 191
Leiden	p. 194
Closeups
Merchants & Masterpieces: The Splendor of the Burgher Baroque	p. 19
The Crowning Touch: Gables & Gable Stones	p. 37
Rembrandt: Magnificence & Misery	p. 69
On the Menu	p. 92
Refuel Around Town	p. 96
Indonesian Delights	p. 99
With Children?	p. 103
Proost! Dutch Beers & Brews	p. 142
Gay Amsterdam	p. 149
Vermeer: Sphinx of Delft	p. 199
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