Picture-book beautiful, Amsterdam is one of the great cities of Europe and a feature on every travellers bucket lust for its unique concentric canal system dating from the 17th century, its vibrant nightlife, fascinating museums, and cosmopolitan, feelgood atmosphere. There are few major cities in the world that are so comfortable for exploring on foot or by bicycle, with every corner turned revealing new wonders. In the pages of Amsterdam, see Dam Square, the heart of the city and home of the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace); discover the Vondelpark, the citys main green space and dotted with ponds and paths; stroll the streets of the Jordaan, the citys liveliest neighbourhood and home to garden courtyards, lively markets and upscale eateries; learn about the Anne Frank Museum, dedicated to the Holocaust victims of the city; and explore the Albert Cuyp covered market, where you can buy cheese, caramel waffles (stroopwafels) and herrings from the North Sea. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, Amsterdam is a stunning collection of images bringing to life the vitality of this iconic European city.
Papildus informācija
Photographic celebration of this iconic European city
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
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. She lives in London, UK.
