Lonely Planet Netherlands

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Lonely Planet
List Price: $17.99

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Summary

From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer.-- 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps-- accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels-- the background on windmills -- how they work, where to find them-- all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music-- the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan

Table of Contents

The Authors 5(2)
This Book 7(1)
Foreword 8(3)
Introduction 11(1)
Facts About the Netherlands
12(31)
History
12(9)
Geography
21(1)
Climate
22(1)
Ecology & Environment
22(3)
Education
25(2)
Arts
27(12)
Society & Conduct
39(2)
Religion
41(1)
Language
41(2)
Facts for the Visitor
43(41)
Suggested Itineraries
43(1)
Planning
43(1)
When to Go
43(2)
Responsible Tourism
45(1)
Tourist Offices
45(1)
Visas & Documents
46(2)
Embassies & Consulates
48(1)
Customs
49(1)
Money
49(4)
Post & Communications
53(3)
Internet Resources
56(1)
Books
56(2)
Films
58(1)
Newspapers & Magazines
58(1)
Radio & TV
58(1)
Photography & Video
59(1)
Time
59(1)
Electricity
59(1)
Weights & Measures
59(1)
Laundry
59(1)
Toilets
59(1)
Health
60(4)
Women Travellers
64(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
64(1)
Disabled Travellers
65(1)
Senior Travellers
66(1)
The Netherlands for Children
66(1)
Dangers & Annoyances
66(1)
Emergencies
67(1)
Legal Matters
67(3)
Business Hours
70(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events
70(1)
Activities
71(3)
Courses
74(1)
Work
74(1)
Accommodation
75(2)
Food
77(3)
Drinks
80(1)
Entertainment
81(1)
Spectator Sports
82(1)
Shopping
82(2)
Getting There & Away
84(12)
Air
84(7)
Land
91(3)
Sea
94(2)
Getting Around
96(7)
Air
96(1)
Train
96(3)
Bus
99(1)
Car & Motorcycle
99(2)
Bicycle
101(1)
Hitching
101(1)
Boat
102(1)
Local Transport
102(1)
Organised Tours
102(1)
Cycling in the Netherlands
103(6)
Amsterdam
109(54)
History
110(1)
Orientation
111(1)
Information
111(5)
Things to See & Do
116(21)
Walking Tours
137(1)
Activities
137(1)
Language Courses
138(1)
Organised Tours
139(1)
Places to Stay
139(5)
Places to Eat
144(5)
Entertainment
149(5)
Spectator Sports
154(1)
Shopping
155(2)
Getting There & Away
157(2)
Getting Around
159(4)
Noord Holland
163(8)
North of Amsterdam
165(1)
Zaanstad & Zaanse Schans
165(1)
Monnickendam
166(1)
Volendam & Marken
167(1)
Edam
168(3)
Hoorn
171

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