Amsterdam Architecture City - by Paul Groenendijk & Peter De Winter (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Expert insights on 100 architectural highlights in Amsterdam, and tips on what to do around the city

From the world-famous 17th-century Canal District to the striking new buildings of the Zuidas, Amsterdam is home to many architectural treasures dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. Amsterdam Architecture City shows the 100 must-see highlights, including the Royal Palace, the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank house, Artis Zoo, the Amsterdam School housing blocks and the latest architectural marvels such as the Sluishuis, Jonas and the Valley. To round out your architectural tour, this insider's guide provides a treasure trove of things to do: go for a picnic in the Vondelpark, take a leisurely canal cruise, have lunch in De Hallen, catch a movie at Theater Tuschinski, step into a historic brown café, spend a night out in the Tolhuistuin and experience a romantic overnight stay in one of the city's many bridge keepers' houses.