Lonely Planet : Pocket guides for quick, easy and accessible information for a short breakAmsterdam showcases its Dutch heritage in its charming canal architecture, museums filled with works by Old Masters, jenever (Dutch gin) tasting houses and candle-lit bruin cafés (traditional Dutch pubs). Yet this free-spirited city is also a multinational melting pot with an incredible diversity of cultures and cuisines, along with some of Europe's hottest nightlife venues, in a compact, village-like setting. Special features include:Pull-out city mapFull-colour pocket-sized guidebookThe best walking tours