Amsterdam: a city that surprises first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike.
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..
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.
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.
This archetype of liberalism and diversity is forever reinventing itself.
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.
At first glance, horseshoe-shaped Amsterdam is a breeze to circumnavigate and its offerings seemingly obvious.
Amsterdam: a city that surprises first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike
