National Geographic Walking Amsterdam, 2nd Edition

by National Geographic

Overview

The west belt of concentric canals, with its brick buildings, cobbled streets, arched bridges lit in the evening and the Dutch speeding by on bicycles is the best distinguishing feature of the capital of the Netherlands, one of the liveliest cities in the world, which offers an exciting cultural scene. With the paintings of the Dutch Masters on display in the renovated Rijksmuseum and the exclusive Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein is the pulsating cultural heart of Amsterdam.The city has the largest historical district in Europe, full of cafes facing the canals and bizarre boutiques. Wandering around historic Jordaan is like going back in time. The narrow streets are full of art galleries, antique shops, gardens, and charming bars and restaurants. You can't miss visiting Prinsengracht house where Anne Frank hid for two years. Finally, plan a few hours to get lost in the largest flea market in Europe, IJ-hallen.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788854417076
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/24/2021
Series:	National Geographic Walking Guide
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	640,366
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

PIP FARQUHARSON lives in Amersterdam and is the author of many articles on the capital of the Netherlands. In addition to contributing to travel publications for Time Out and Dorling & Kindersley, she has worked as a consultant for documentaries on Amsterdam for BBC, MTV, and Lonely Planet, and as an art writer. She is also the author of two editions of National Geographic Walking Guide Rotterdam. Over the last decade, Farquharson has worked as a copywriter in communication and now in the emerging blockchain industry. In 2019 she published What the FAQ?, a dictionary of blockchain terms in plain English.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Visiting Amsterdam 8

Using This Guide 10

Part 1 Whirlwind Tours 14

Amsterdam in a Day 14

Amsterdam in a Weekend 18

Amsterdam for Shoppers 24

Amsterdam for History Lovers 28

Amsterdam In a Weekend with Kids 32

Part 2 Amsterdam's Neighborhoods 40

Nieuwe Zude 44

Oude Zude 64

Jodenbuurt, Plantage, & Oosterdok 84

Northern Canals 106

Southern Canals 128

Museum District & De Pup 146

Part 3 Travel Essentials 172

Travel Essentials 174

Hotels 180

Index 186

Credits 191