The most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide, with authoritative coverage of the country's art, architecture and history by our Amsterdam-based author. Detailed walks to lead you round the towns and cities with their many monuments and superb museums, each one with its own special atmosphere and unique combination of historic charm and contemporary dynamism. The guide's regional approach will help you to discover the striking coastline with its windswept dunes and fine sandy beaches, and the beautiful pastoral landscapes, mysterious lakes, and charming wooded hills inland. New maps and plans; hotel and restaurant listings; travel advice; festivals and events.