Amsterdam in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture.. ...

Amsterdam in a series of street plans from Rough Guides published on very light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, indexed, with recommendations for shopping, eating, drinking & cultural or sport venues. The plan is folded to only 9x 19cm when detached from its protective cover, & can be easily rolled or folded into smaller size without any damage or creases. On one side is a plan of central districts of the city at 1:7, 500, including the whole of the Jordaan, the Museum Quarter with Vondelpark & De Pijp, accompanied a street index. The plan shows tram & main bus routes indicating line numbers, metro stations, & the route & stops of the Canal Hopper service. Famous buildings, cultural institutions, etc. are highlighted & named. On the reverse the city centre & the canal girdle are shown in greater detail enlarged to 1:5, 000, in addition annotated with colour-coded markers indicating publishers ...

Amsterdam in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

The Central Amsterdam waterproof & tear-resistant Map Easy tourist map features street plans for visitors wishing to eat, drink & shop their way across the stunning Dutch capital. The plans, with their characteristic h&-drawn style, are clearly laid out & quirkily illustrated, which makes navigating this sometimes-confusing city a breeze. On one side is a plan of the oldest part of the city covering the Dam & Red Light District with the adjoining canals to the east & south. This plan is extended on the reverse to show the central part of the Canal Ring & part of Jordaan. The plans are annotated with colour-coded names of restaurants, bars, shops & various places of interest. A separate inset shows Amsterdam's main upmarket shopping street: P.C. Hooftstraat. A more general plan of central Amsterdam shows the relative locations of these more detailed plans, with additional coverage to include the city ...

On a chilly February day two old friends meet in the throng outside a crematorium to pay their last respects to Molly Lane. Both Clive Linley & Vernon Halliday had been Molly`s lovers in the days before they reached their current eminence, Clive as Britain`s most successful modern composer, Vernon as editor of the quality broadsheet, The Judge. Gorgeous, feisty Molly had had other lovers too, notably Julian Garmony, Foreign Secretary, a notorious right-winger tipped to be the next prime minister. In the days that follow Molly`s funeral Clive & Vernon will make a pact that will have consequences neither has foreseen. Each will make a disastrous moral decision, their friendship will be tested to its limits & Julian Garmony will be fighting for his political life. ...

Villagey, cosmopolitan, liberal, design-conscious, enlightened Amsterdam is the ultimate European city destination, bridging high & low culture, intellect & hipness. Beautiful cafes & eccentric shops, charming house hotels & canal-side delights can all be found in a pleasingly compact setting, accessible on foot or bicycle. For the perfect short getaway or a more enriching longer stay, this updated edition of Style City Amsterdam leads the way with an astute selection of the city's true treasures. ...

What better way to get to know a city than to take some well-planned walks, stopping off to sample the culinary specialities? Amsterdam in the Walk & Eat full colour pocket guide by Sunflower is designed for short-break holidays with a gastronomic touch. Even non-walkers will appreciate the restaurant suggestions, excursions & information about local food. The book describes 2 excursions & 10 city walks, all illustrated with city plans. Each excursion or walk recommends at least one restaurant en route serving local cuisine, with photograph, price guide, opening times, sample menus, & recipes for some of their specialities. Other sections include: planning your trip, getting about, food shopping (including health foods & local markets), glossary of food terms & restaurant mini-vocabulary. A special feature is the emphasis on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerances. On-line updates keep readers abreast of any route or restaurant changes. ...

Amsterdam in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Amsterdam Amstelland on a waterproof, tear-resistant, GPS compatible walking map at 1:25, 000 from Trage Paden, in a series of maps with extensive overprint for long-distance & local walking routes. GPS waypoints & route profiles are available for download from the publisher’s website. Contours used in this map series vary between 2, 5 to 5m according to the terrain, with 5m interval predominantly used for hilly areas. Varied colouring show different types of landscape: woods, vineyards, fields etc. An overprint highlights both the national long-distance walking routes & the shorter local circular trails, each clearly identified by a code and/or an abbreviation of its name. Recommended starting points for walks are designated by a symbol. Cycle lanes are visibly marked with a bike symbol; roads with heavy traffic are clearly indicated. Symbols indicate various facilities, such as railway & bus stations, coffee shops, campsites, country restaurants/bars, sport & leisure facilities. Maps have the lines of the Dutch National Grid for measuring distances & for determining location using GPS device & they are printed on weather resistant & tear-resistant paper. Each map covers an area of Approx. 25 x 26 km & the map legend is in Dutch only. The map is presented in an elegant cardboard case. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Amsterdam. With this guide, immerse yourself in the culture of Amsterdam as you stroll along canals & saunter through the red light district. Bike through historic streets to grand museums where you will marvel at the works of the great Dutch Masters. For dinner, sample fine fresh seafood, or stop at a coffee shop for some extra local flavor. Rick`s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels & restaurants. He`ll help you plan where to go & what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You`ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time & money. More than just reviews & directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. ...