This guide takes the reader to the heart of this great city's history, using old paintings, engravings and the astonishing bird's-eye-view map drawn by Balthasar Florisz in 1625 which enables the reader to walk through the Amsterdam that Rembrandt knew. Two cycling tours are also included, and a guide to suburban architecture, as well as comprehensive restaurant and hotels information for visitors. This revised edition guides the visitor on nine walks that cover everything of interest, from world-famous art galleries and national museums to secret almshouses and specialised shops. Amsterdam's bustling merchant history, the extraordinary flowering of art in the 17th century, the magnificent architecture which is so perfectly preserved, the tragedy of the war years so lovingly described by Anne Frank, the outstanding museums and energetic street life of today - all these come to life as the author shares the discoveries of over ten years' living and working in Amsterdam.
- ISBN10 1873429479
- ISBN13 9781873429471
- Publish Date 1 January 2006
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 2 July 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pallas Athene Publishers
- Imprint Pallas Athene Arts
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 316
- Language English