Amsterdam

Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people.

Contents to include: Introduction Neighbourhoods and Spaces The Old Centre Canal belt – Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, Grachtengordel Jordaan Haarlemmerstraat The Begijnhof Amsterdam Noord Jewish Quarter Plantage Eastern Docklands Vondelpark Dam Square Rembrandt Square Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam Landmarks & Museums The Dam, the National Monument Nieuwe Kerk Portuguese Synagogue Ets Haim Library Oude Kerk (Old Church) National Memorial Statue Royal Palace of Amsterdam West Church (Westerkerk) Zuiderkerk (South Church) Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Van Gough Museum Rembrandt House Museum Anne Frank House Woonboots Museum Amsterdam Cheese Museum Jewish Historical Museum The Resistance Museum NEMO Science Museum National Maritime Museum Amsterdam Tulip Museum Shopping and Restaurants Heineken brewery stroopwafels Lindengracht open-air market Westerstraat market Albert Cuyp market Damrak Muntplein shopping district Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt) Entertainment & Nightlife Johan Cruyff Arena AFC Ajax Olympic Stadium International Theatre Amsterdam Artis, Amsterdam's ‘royal zoo’ Vondelpark Open Air Theater Royal Theatre Carré Bimhuis Red Light district Coffee shops Hotels Transport Bridges – Torensluis Brug, Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), Blauwbrug, Lekkeresluis Brug, Drieharingenbrug Trams Canal boats and barges Ferries Schiphol Airport Taxis Bicycles