Rough Guide Directions Amsterdam
by Dunford, Martin; Dunford, Martin; DO NOT USE - Lee; Rough GuidesEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-03-05
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary
Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Amsterdam is full of ideas for long-weekends or flying visits to one of Europe's most popular city break destinations. Now full-colour throughout, this guide highlights all the must-see attractions in 28 themed spreads. From the Van Gogh Museum and the Royal Palace to the cityrs"s famous canals and infamous Red Light District, yours"ll never be short of things to see or do. The practical "Places" section will help you to explore the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and coffee shop located on easy-to-use maps. The comprehensive accommodation and language sections provide all the practical information yours"ll need to get the most out of the city. Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Amsterdam is like having a local friend plan your trip!
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Ideas | p. 9 |
| The big six | p. 10 |
| Canalside Amsterdam | p. 12 |
| Shopping | p. 14 |
| Museums and galleries | p. 16 |
| Bars | p. 18 |
| Restaurants | p. 20 |
| Coffee shops | p. 22 |
| Budget accommodation | p. 24 |
| Green Amsterdam | p. 26 |
| Clubbers' Amsterdam | p. 28 |
| Kids' Amsterdam | p. 30 |
| Dutch art | p. 32 |
| Architecture | p. 34 |
| Churches | p. 36 |
| Food and drink | p. 38 |
| Hotels | p. 40 |
| Musical Amsterdam | p. 42 |
| Places | p. 45 |
| The Old Centre | p. 47 |
| The Grachtengordel | p. 66 |
| The Jordaan and Western docklands | p. 85 |
| The Old Jewish Quarter and Eastern docklands | p. 94 |
| The Museum Quarter and the Vondelpark | p. 108 |
| The outer districts | p. 117 |
| Day-trips from Amsterdam | p. 126 |
| Accommodation | p. 133 |
| Hotels | p. 135 |
| Hostels | p. 143 |
| Essentials | p. 145 |
| Arrival | p. 147 |
| City transport | p. 147 |
| Information and maps | p. 150 |
| Festivals and events | p. 151 |
| Entertainment and nightlife | p. 153 |
| Drugs | p. 155 |
| Directory | p. 155 |
| Chronology | p. 157 |
| Language | p. 163 |
| Index | p. 173 |
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