Zuid-Holland and Utrecht (Rough Guides Snapshot Netherlands)


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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht is the ultimate travel guide to this region of the Netherlands. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Den Haag's celebrated Mauritshuis to Rotterdam's cutting-edge architecture, and from bulbfields to delftware. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best hotels, cafés, restaurants, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht covers Leiden, Den Haag, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Oudewater, Dordrecht and Utrecht. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to The Netherlands, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to The Netherlands. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht is equivalent to 74 printed pages.




Zuid-Holland and Utrecht (Rough Guides Snapshot Netherlands)


Book Description

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht is the ultimate travel guide to this region of the Netherlands. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Den Haag's celebrated Mauritshuis to Rotterdam's cutting-edge architecture, and from bulbfields to delftware. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best hotels, cafés, restaurants, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht covers Leiden, Den Haag, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Oudewater, Dordrecht and Utrecht. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to The Netherlands, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs and health.




The North and the Frisian Islands (Rough Guides Snapshot Netherlands)


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The Rough Guide Snapshot to The North and the Frisian Islands is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating part of the Netherlands. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from mud-flat walking to culture along the Museumroute Aldaerserf, and from scenic coastal cycleways to local brews. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and bars, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to The North and the Frisian Islands covers Leeuwarden, Franeker, Harlingen, Sneek, Bolsward, Makkum, Workum, Hindeloopen, Stavoren, Sloten, Dokkum, Moddergat, Wierum, the Frisian Islands, Groningen and Drenthe. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to The Netherlands, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the region, including transport, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to The Netherlands. The Rough Guide Snapshot to The North and the Frisian Islands is equivalent to 62 printed pages.







Lonely Planet The Netherlands


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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet The Netherlands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll the intricate canals of Amsterdam, revel in Utrecht's nightlife or stand amid acres of flowering colour in South Holland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Netherlands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet The Netherlands Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, Dutch art, architecture, landscape, cuisine, entertainment, shopping, cycling and more Free, convenient pull-out Amsterdam map (included in print version), plus over 30 maps Covers Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam, South Holland, Friesland, Central Netherlands, Maastricht and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet The Netherlands , our most comprehensive guide to the Netherlands, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Amsterdam? Check out Lonely Planet Amsterdam for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Pocket Amsterdam, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick city visit. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Western Europe guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




World of Wanderlust


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What are the world’s greatest destinations? Where are the best places to travel solo? From airport fashion to road trip rules, professional traveller Brooke Saward shows us where to go, what to do and how to get that holiday feeling without even leaving home. Full of beautiful photographs that will ignite the imagination and featuring enduring favourites like Paris, New York, and London, this is the book that will inspire you to make every day an adventure.




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The Rough Guide to the Netherlands (Travel Guide eBook)


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Discover the Netherlands with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to immerse yourself in Amsterdam's art galleries, explore Delft's pretty canals and historic streets or admire the sculptures in Hoge Veluwe National Park, The Rough Guide to The Netherlands will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. -Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Hollandand Utrecht, the north and the Frisian Islands, the eastern Netherlands, and the south and Zeeland. -Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to the Netherlands. -Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate Zuid-Holland, the eastern Netherlands and many more locations without needing to get online. -Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including picturesque Overijssel and the striking urban landscape of Amsterdam Noord. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Amsterdam, the Hague, Haarlem and the Frisian Islands' best sights and top experiences. -Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Netherlands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.




Hendrik Petrus Berlage


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Hendrik Petrus Berlage, the Dutch architect and architectural philosopher, created a series of buildings and a body of writings from 1886 to 1909 that were among the first efforts to probe the problems and possibilities of modernism. Although his Amsterdam Stock Exchange, with its rational mastery of materials and space, has long been celebrated for its seminal influence on the architecture of the 20th century, Berlage's writings are highlighted here. Bringing together Berlage's most important texts, among them "Thoughts on Style in Architecture", "Architecture's Place in Modern Aesthetics", and "Art and Society", this volume presents a chapter in the history of European modernism. In his introduction, Iain Boyd Whyte demonstrates that the substantial contribution of Berlage's designs to modern architecture cannot be fully appreciated without an understanding of the aesthetic principles first laid out in his writings.




A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition


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A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of the Netherlands from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: From Early Settlements to Frankish Rule Political Strife and the Rise of Urban Life Wars of Religion and Emancipation Resplendent Republic Dynamo in Decline From Republic to Empire to Kingdom Building the Modern Nation-State Neutrality, Depression, and World War Reconstruction and Rebirth after World War II The Netherlands in the Twenty-first Century: the Triumphs and Trials of a Tolerant Society