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.

Inside This Book: 360 eating and drinking listings, 85 great places to stay, 67 museums and galleries, 28 page map section, 6 different way to tour the canals, Feature coverage of top sights, Range of planning tools, Architecture in Amsterdam the styles to spot from your canal boat.