Features: Oude Zijde, Nieuwe Zijde, the Western Canal Ring, Central Canal Ring, Eastern Canal Ring, the Museum Quarter, and Plantage.
Features: Oude Zijde, Nieuwe Zijde, the Western Canal Ring, Central Canal Ring, Eastern Canal Ring, the Museum Quarter, and Plantage.
How to Use this Guide 6Introducing AmsterdamFour Great Days in Amsterdam 10Putting Amsterdam on the Map 12The History of Amsterdam 18Amsterdam at a Glance 38Amsterdam Through the Year 50Amsterdam Area by AreaOude Zijde 56Nieuwe Zijde 70Western Canal Ring 86A Canal Walk 94Central Canal Ring 106Eastern Canal Ring 114Museum Quarter 124Plantage 138Further Afield 148Two Guided Walks 156Beyond Amsterdam 164Travellers NeedsWhere to Stay 210Restaurants, Cafes and Bars 224Shops and Markets 238Entertainment in Amsterdam 244Children's Amsterdam 252Survival GuidePractical Information 256Getting to Amsterdam 266Getting Around Amsterdam 270Amsterdam Street Finder 278General Index 292Acknowledgments 309Phrase Book 311