DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Amsterdam

by Bolt, Rodney; Renfrew, Kim; Farquharson, Pip; O'Leary, Ian; Gauldie, Robin; Pascoe, Robin; Catling, Christopher

• ISBN13: 9780756624415
• ISBN10: 075662441X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Eyewitness Travel Guides are the original illustrated travel reference and throughout 2003, the entire list of more than 70 destinations is being fully updated to show you more of what other guides only tell you. With a stunning, brand-new look, Eyewitness Travel Guides are essential reading for vacation, business, or armchair travel. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research, Eyewitness Travel Guides include up-to-date information on local customs, currency, medical services, transportation, and much more.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide	p. 6
Introducing Amsterdam
Four Great Days in Amsterdam	p. 10
Putting Amsterdam on the Map	p. 12
The History of Amsterdam	p. 18
Amsterdam at a Glance	p. 38
Amsterdam Through the Year	p. 50
Amsterdam Area by Area
Oude Zijde	p. 56
Nieuwe Zijde	p. 70
Western Canal Ring	p. 86
A Canal Walk	p. 94
Central Canal Ring	p. 106
Eastern Canal Ring	p. 114
Museum Quarter	p. 124
Plantage	p. 138
Further Afield	p. 148
Two Guided Walks	p. 156
Beyond Amsterdam	p. 164
Travellers Needs
Where to Stay	p. 210
Restaurants, Cafes and Bars	p. 224
Shops and Markets	p. 238
Entertainment in Amsterdam	p. 244
Children's Amsterdam	p. 252
Survival Guide
Practical Information	p. 256
Getting to Amsterdam	p. 266
Getting Around Amsterdam	p. 270
Amsterdam Street Finder	p. 278
General Index	p. 292
Acknowledgments	p. 309
Phrase Book	p. 311
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