Product Description

Discover Amsterdam

Uncover a grand church hidden in an attic in the Red Light District

Visit a shoe-shaped home and the office of the future at the Living Tomorrow Pavilion

Sip jenever (Dutch gin) at a traditional tasting house or distillery

Practice your dangling skills sampling herring from a street stall

In This Guide:

42 days of in-city research, five walking tours, three cycling tours, 18 detailed maps

Color Architecture chapter shows the contrast between Amsterdam's classic and modern styles

Local insights from a film director, a boat-tour operator and an author

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52901 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 287 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781741047639
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Best for curious and independent-minded travelers" -- Wall Street Journal

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal

From the Publisher
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Customer Reviews

solid guide
I had been to Amsterdam before without a guidebook and had a great time visiting a friend of a friend. On my second trip, this book helped me understand the neighborhoods a little better and helped in picking out a great cheap hotel in a quiet neighborhood.