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The Rough Guide to Amsterdam (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
by: Martin Dunford, Phil Lee, Karoline Densley

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781843538097
ISBN: 1843538091
Label: Rough Guides Ltd
Manufacturer: Rough Guides Ltd
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 335
Publication Date: August 30, 2007
Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd
Studio: Rough Guides Ltd
Sales Rank: 61065

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk:
Amsterdam was always a very easy-to-get-to destination for British travellers, but with the speeding up of Eurostar, it is even more accessible than ever. And if you are one of the many people who've realised this fact, you should be packing a copy of The Rough Guide to Amsterdam in your luggage. Of course, it is always safe to assume that this series will present a nonpareil guide to the country under view, but this is a particularly quirky and individual volume, crammed full of lateral thinking on the part of its team (Martin Dunford, Phil Lee and Karoline Densley), along with the requisite basic information.

Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, may boast all the attractions of a large city, but is actually rather compact, and thus a perfect place for walking around (if, however, you want to use public transport, the city has one of the best systems in Europe). As the authors of point out, parts of the centre are quiet and not congested with traffic – principally because of the canals. The latter are, of course, the element that gives a particular character to the city, with the large gabled houses dotted along them. Dunford and co. draw attention to all the important sights that one must visit, such as (of course) the Anne Frank house; visiting the place where this most famous youthful victim of the Nazis hid away is still a moving experience (as ever, of course, the guide warns us to beware of the long queues, and suggests coming early or late to avoid the crush).

There is a particularly accessible section of the guide on the history of the city -- one of the richest and most impressive histories in Europe, as well as listing the legendary venues for music and the visual arts (the section on the wonderful concert house, The Concertgebouw, is particularly instructive, detailing ticket availability and tours). But whatever your destination in Amsterdam -- from the astonishing treasures of the Rijksmuseum to the erotic diversions of the sex museums and the famous Red Light district -- this is the guide to take with you. --Barry Forshaw

Synopsis:
"The Rough Guide to Amsterdam" is your indispensable guide to this compact and instantly likeable city. The full-colour introduction highlights 'what not to miss', from elegant canal-side architecture and vibrant markets to outstanding art collections and traditional bars. This fully-updated ninth edition includes expanded coverage of Amsterdam's best sites from Anne Frankhuis to the Reijksmuseum, complete with brand new "authors picks" highlihgting all the top places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. You'll find plenty of practical advice and entertaining accounts of the city's sights including day trips to Haarlem, Alkmaar and Edam. The guide also takes a comprehensive look at Amsterdam's history and culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area. "The Rough Guide to Amsterdam" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

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