Amsterdam: a city that surprises first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike. At first
glance horseshoe-shaped Amsterdam is a breeze to circumnavigate and its offerings seemingly
obvious. But look closely and you'll find hidden pockets in the maze of canals and burgeoning
neighbourhoods that are a quick pedal from the city centre. This archetype of liberalism and
diversity is forever reinventing itself. The Monocle Travel Guide to Amsterdam is an ode to
this vibrant European metropolis featuring all (well as many as we could fit in) of our
favourite haunts. We'll lead you through the cobbled streets to the best independent retailers
recommend restaurants that cater for every craving and spotlight the cosiest bruine cafés for a
beer or two. We'll take you on a tour of the Dutch masters as well as the works of subsequent
generations of artists and steer you towards a fetching mix of classical and contemporary
architecture inhabiting the waterside landscape.
