From its humble origins as a city crowded around a dam of the Amstel river, Amsterdam has grown up to be one of Europe’s most beautiful and well-loved cities. The Rough Guide to Amsterdam is an indispensible tool in discovering the works of Rembrandt and Van Gogh at the Rijksmuseum, navigating your way through the winding streets that follow the flow of the city’s canals, and seeking out the hottest nightspots in the Leidseplatz. This guide includes everything you need to know to eat, drink, and sleep in this most intriguing and captivating of cities. (Please note: maps not included in Microsoft Reader version.)