Lonely Planet Amsterdam City Map [Map]

Lonely Planet (Creator)

Book Description

Series: City Map | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Navigate the uniqueness of this picturesque and happening city with this handy map. From the main attractions to the best local places, let this map guide you through your own Amsterdam experience.

Highlights of the City found on this Map include:

•The Rijksmuseum - Opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the Netherlands' largest collection of art and artefacts.
•The Van Gogh Museum - This namesake museum holds many of the artist's most famous works.
•The Anne Frankhuis - More than 900,000 people a year cram into Amsterdam's most famous canal house to experience the ordeal of a young girl who document part of WWII's horrors as no-one else did.
•The Jordaan - This district is one of Amsterdam's most charming and relaxing.
•The Red Light District - There's something odly compelling about Amsterdam's throbbing red light district. Despite the sleazy vibe, the red light district is quite safe for tourists.
•The Southern Canal District - The distinctive canal architecture makes this a superb place for an extended stroll.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Dimensions
• 4 panel
• 485mm x 400mm, unfolded
• 19.4" x 16", unfolded
• 240mm x 100mm, folded
• 9.6" x 4", folded

Product Details

• Map: 16 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; Map edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740596382
• ISBN-13: 978-1740596381
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,993,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars map, December 19, 2000

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"katja_r" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet City Maps) (Map)

I am on holiday in Amsterdam as I write. This is by far the best city map I have ever used. First, it is durable enough that I anticipate it will survive the entire stay. The street names are clearly indicated; the public transportation facilities are identified. Amsterdam can be a bit disorienting because it's a city build with concentric streets. North and South can be confused easily. I have found my bearings several times when I would have been lost without this map. If you are interested in finding you way about Amsterdam, this map will be interesting to you.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't go to Amsterdam without it, February 1, 2002

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Phillip Gagner (St. Charles, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet City Maps) (Map)

I went to Amsterdam twice last year and used this map both times. It is extremly durable as I normally kept it in my left rear pocket - still good as new after two trips. I like the laminate since I can use those erasable markers used for presentations to mark landmarks or places of interest. Once done, simply wipe them off and add new ones. The main map showing Amsterdam could be just a tad larger to show areas to the east and south. Bring this map and a small compass and you won't get lost. Worth every penny.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good map except for metro & trams section., September 18, 2001

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Edward P. Grennan (Atlanta, Geogia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet City Maps) (Map)

The maps are actually very good. And I like the weather resistant finish (A real asset considering the climate).
But the section (map) of the trams makes it very hard to figure out or get your bearings. Fortinatly, good maps for this are easy to get, free, and well posted at every stop. However I geuss
I would still say it is a pretty good value.