Author(s): Karla Zimmerman

Lonely Planet

Amsterdam s compact core is laced by atmospheric lanes and quarters. You never know what you ll find: a hidden garden, a "jenever" distillery, even an old monastery turned music venue. Karla Zimmerman, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 360 eating and drinking listings85 great places to stay67 museums and galleries28 page map section6 different way to tour the canalsFeature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsArchitecture in Amsterdam the styles to spot from your canal boat