Amsterdam Insight City Guide

Introduction; The Freewheeling City; History: Early Years to the Golden Age; Slow Decline and Recovery; Decisive Dates; Essay Features: Living in Amsterdam; Festivals; Food & Drink; Architecture; Places: Introduction; Central Amsterdam; Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District; Canal Circle North and the Jordaan; Canal Circle Central and Leidseplein; Canal Circle East and Rembrandtplein; The Museum Quarter and Vondelpark; Jodenbuurt and Plantage; The Waterfront; Amsterdam South; Beyond the City; Photo Features: Amsterdam Cafes; Bike Culture; Information Panels: Art and the Golden Age; The Ethnic City; Performance Arts; Gay Amsterdam; Anne Frank; Behind the Gables; The Van Gogh Phenomenon; Jews in Amsterdam; Travel Tips: Transport; Accommodation; Activities; The Arts; Nightlife; Annual Festivals; Shopping; Sport & Other Activities; A-Z: Practical Information: Admission Charges; Budgeting for your Trip; Business Hours; Climate; Crime & Safety; Customs Regulations; Disabled Travellers; Electricity; Embassies/Consulates; Emergency Numbers; Entry Requirements; Gay & Lesbian Travellers; Health & Medical Care; Internet; Lost Property; Maps; Media; Money; Postal Services; Public Holidays; Religious Services; Student Travellers; Telephones; Time Zone Toilets; Tourist Information; Travel Agents Websites; Women Travellers; Language: Pronunciation; Words & Phrases; Menu Decoder; Further Reading: History & Politics; The Dutch People; Other Insight Guides; Maps: Front flap: Amsterdam and City Centre and Nieuwmarkt; Canal Circle North; Canal Circle Central; Canal Circle East; Museum Quarter; Jodenbuurt and Plantage; The Waterfront; Amsterdam South; Beyond the City; Haarlem; End panel - Public Transport; Back flap - The Netherlands.