Amsterdam’s compact core is laced by atmospheric lanes and quarters. You never know what you'll find: a hidden garden, an old monastery turned music venue, probably by a canal.

More in-depth analysis on the city's architecture, with images to help visitors spot styles and famous buildings, including the recently UNESCO World Heritage-listed 17th-century canal ring. 

• 360 eating and drinking listings, 85 great places to stay, 67 museums and galleries and six different ways to tour the canals
• Colour feature on canal architecture
• Comprehensive listings
• Top sights in full detail

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Medieval Centre & Red Light District, Nieuwmarkt, the Western Canal Ring, the Southern Canal Ring, Jordaan & the West, Vondelpark & Around, Old South, De Pijp, the Plantage, Eastern Islands & Eastern Docklands, Oosterpark & South Amsterdam, Understand and Survive chapters.