Amsterdam with an enlargement for its historic centre on a tourist street plan from Red Maps presented in a handy concertina format & printed on thick high quality paper, with thematic indexes for sights, hotels, shopping, etc. The map offers two street plans: the city central districts including the museum quarter, extending east to include the eastern docks with KNSM island for examples of modern Dutch architecture, plus an enlargement showing in much greater detail Amsterdam ...

Central Amsterdam at 1:16, 650 on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. The plan extends well beyond the city ...

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 ...

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. ...

Designed by Lava, A Weird & Wonderful Guide to Amsterdam tells the story of a Dutch city filled with energy & creativity. Edited by Anneloes Van Gaalen, it shows an Amsterdam away from the tourists & dope smokers, filled with secrets that will amaze the most dedicated Amsterdammers. Jeroen Disch from Lava designed the book to reflect Amsterdam; Anneloes, who knows the ins & outs of Amsterdam & also works as a writer, curator & television producer has happily shared all of the city ...

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. ...