Welcome to Amsterdam -- Reasons to love Amsterdam -- Explore Amsterdam -- Getting to know Amsterdam -- Amsterdam itineraries -- Amsterdam your way -- A year in Amsterdam -- A brief history -- Nieuwe Zijde -- Oude Zijde -- Central canal ring -- Museum quarter -- Eastern canal ring -- Jordaan and the western islands -- Plantage -- Noord -- Beyond Amsterdam -- Before you go -- Getting around -- Practical information -- Phrase book.
Summary:
Rich in heritage, Amsterdam's perfectly preserved 17th-century canal-side mansions invoke the city's former wealth. But Amsterdam is so much more than it's past. Bubbling with creativity and liberalism, the streets are awash with cutting-edge art, theatre and food. And while night owls flock to the buoyant bars and performance art venues, families will find a huge mix of attractions and activities that won't fail to keep the kids entertained. This guide brings Amsterdam to life, with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and hand-drawn illustrations, which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.
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