Amsterdam

Offering the individualism, quality, and knowledge for which Cadogan Guides are renowned, a Cadogan City Guide is like exploring with your best and wittiest friend. Inspiring color photography and extensive clear mapping introduce you to a city quickly and easily. A unique introductory section offers loads of ideas to help you plan out your days, whether your interest is architecture, culture, outdoor activities, or romance. Along the way the best local cafes and restaurants are marked out -- all so you can get the best out of a city in a short time.And this is just the start -- well-mapped neighborhood chapters get you under the skin of an area. You'll find themed walks, days out further afield, and masses of carefully researched practical information about where to have fun, eat, and stay.Rodney Bolt has lived in Amsterdam for over ten years, and this new edition is crammed with an unsurpassable wealth of insider knowledge, tips, and recommendations. Cadogan's guide explores the attractions that bring travelers back year after year. From the world-class art museums -- the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk, the Van Gogh Museum -- to the tourist-packed Red Light District, from the unique 17th- and 18th-century architecture to the magnificent houseboats on the winding canals, from the weekly flower markets to the city's beloved coffee houses, the guide provides in-depth comment, practical information, and unbeatable listings.