Amsterdam (City Guide) - Lonely Planet

Discover Amsterdam
Uncover a grand church hidden in an attic in the Red Light District.
Visit a shoe-shaped home and the office of the future at the Living Tomorrow Pavilion.
Sip jenever (Dutch gin) at a traditional tasting house or distillery.
Practice your dangling skills sampling herring from a street stall.

In This Guide:

42 days of in-city research, five walking tours, three cycling tours, 18 detailed maps.
Color Architecture chapter shows the contrast between Amsterdam's classic and modern styles.
Local insights from a film director, a boat-tour operator and an author.