The ultimate Amsterdam guide book! Amsterdam is a place where high culture meets downtown vibe, where Van Goghs vie with museums of cannabis, where 17th century palaces rest weightlessly on sand, and cosy bars compete with cool designer clubs, funky shops and chic cuisine. With more canals than Venice, Amsterdam counterbalances a picture-perfect 17th century hauteur with an easy-going village atmosphere and an arts and entertainment scene that s as high energy as it is cosmopolitan and cutting-edge. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this Amsterdam travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps, this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Amsterdam pocket guide includes two detailed PopOut city maps and a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If you're short of time and want to see all the best bits, these itineraries are sure to help you explore and savour the best that Amsterdam has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it - the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets, monuments and much more; buy it - pinpoints the key shopping areas and stores to target; watch it - places to be entertained: shows, theatres, music venues, ballet, comedy, cinema and nightlife; taste it - from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat and drink; know it - all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory - hotel listings, additional places to visit, annual events and useful websites Packed with advice and information, this handy pocket size Amsterdam travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip.