Lonely Planet Amsterdam (City Guide) [Paperback]

Jeremy Gray (Author)

Book Description

Series: City Guide | Publication Date: February 1, 2008

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

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Editorial Reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6 Pap/Map edition (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741047633
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047639
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #779,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Travel > Europe > Netherlands > Amsterdam

More About the Author

JEREMY GRAY was born of English parents in Louisiana. He began his writing career at news agencies, working at Agence France Presse and Bloomberg in Germany before moving to The Financial Times in Amsterdam. Over the past decade Jeremy has written travel guides for Lonely Planet, Dorling Kindersley and National Geographic, and contributed travel photography to publications around the globe. Learn more about Jeremy at www.jeremyjgray.com.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars solid guide, January 20, 2009

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (City Guide) (Paperback)

I had been to Amsterdam before without a guidebook and had a great time visiting a friend of a friend. On my second trip, this book helped me understand the neighborhoods a little better and helped in picking out a great cheap hotel in a quiet neighborhood.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide, March 21, 2010

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (City Guide) (Paperback)

First time I went to Amsterdam this book came in handy. A brief description of plenty of places to go and a map to help you along.