Lonely Planet Amsterdam

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781787015197
• eBook ISBN: 9781788689830

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Amsterdam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up centuries of artistic masterpieces, cycle through the city's canal-woven core, and settle in to the cosy vibe of a brown cafe - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Amsterdam and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Amsterdam: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Medieval Centre & Red Light District, Nieuwmarkt, Plantage, Eastern Islands, Western Canal Ring, Southern Canal Ring, Jordaan & the West, Vondelpark & the South, De Pijp, Oosterpark & East of the Amstel, Amsterdam Noord, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Amsterdam is our most comprehensive guide to Amsterdam, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.<

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Neighborhood Top Five

1Hermitage Amsterdam Goggling at blockbuster exhibitions drawn from the wealth of treasures at the original St Petersburg museum.

2Golden Bend Ambling along the stretch of canal-side property that practically purrs with Golden Age elegance, and imagining which house you would choose if you could.

3Reguliersgracht Enjoying romantic ‘ahhs’ on the so-called ‘canal of seven bridges’, and seeing how many of them you can spot at once.

4Museum van Loon Getting an insight into the lavish lifestyle of Amsterdam’s top rung from the Golden Age up to the 19th century in this gracious canal-side abode.

5Museum Willet-Holthuysen Exploring the lavishness of patrician canal-house life in this historic former family home.

Explore Southern Canal Ring

The graceful arc of the Southern Canal Ring spans the area from the radial Leidsegracht in the west to the Amstel in the east. Packed with museums, restaurants, cafes, shops and miles of gorgeous canals, the district deserves at least a day to explore. Anchored by the nightlife centres of Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein (including the gay hub of Reguliersdwarsstraat), the neighbourhood offers plenty to occupy you after dark.

Highlights include the cacophonous, touristy and flower-filled Bloemenmarkt, the grand and exquisite houses of the Golden Bend, and the splendid interior decoration of Museum Van Loon.

Check out the big-name exhibitions at the Hermitage Amsterdam, then stroll past the Amstelsluizen and the Gijsbert Dommer Huis (House with the Blood Stains!). Around the corner, canal house Museum Willet-Holthuysen offers a look at the lifest...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Amsterdam
• Amsterdam’s Top 10
• What’s New
• Need to Know
• First Time Amsterdam
• Top Itineraries
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• Travel with Kids
• By Bike
• Like a Local
• For Free
• Canals
• Museums & Galleries
• Eating
• Drinking & Nightlife
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Neighbourhoods at a Glance
• Medieval Centre & Red Light District
• Nieuwmarkt, Plantage & the Eastern Islands
• Western Canal Ring
• Southern Canal Ring
• Jordaan & the West
• Vondelpark & the South
• De Pijp
• Oosterpark & East of the Amstel
• Amsterdam Noord
• Daytrips from Amsterdam
• Sleeping
• Understand Amsterdam
• Amsterdam Today
• History
• Dutch Painting
• Architecture in Amsterdam
• Dutch Design
• Transport
• Directory A–Z
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Amsterdam Maps
• Our Writers