Amsterdam canal houses

Amsterdam canal houses
Author: Arjan Bronkhorst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2014-01-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9789082135404

Fotoboek over interieurs van kapitale Amsterdamse grachtenhuizen.

Amsterdam’s Canal District

Amsterdam’s Canal District
Author: Jan Nijman
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-09-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1487510799

In terms of design, scale, and blending of ecologicical and aesthetic function, Amsterdam’s seventeenth-century Canal District is a European marvel. Its survival for four centuries is a testament to its ingenuity, reflected in its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The Canal District today is an extraordinary example of resilient historic design and cultural heritage in a living city, but it is not without present-day challenges: in recent years, its urban ecology has become subject to severe pressures of global tourism and supergentrification. This edited volume brings together seventeen reputable scholars to debate questions about the origins, evolution, and future of the Canal District. With these differing approaches and perspectives on the Canal District the contributions render a collection where the whole is much more than the sum of the parts. The book breaks new ground in our understanding of the District’s historic design, its evolution over four hundred years, and the fundamental issues in future-facing strategies and policies. While the main focus is clearly on Amsterdam, the discussions in this collection have an important bearing on broader questions of urban historic preservation elsewhere, and on questions about enduring urban design.

Amsterdam's Canal District

Amsterdam's Canal District
Author: Jan Nijman
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-08-26
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1487500343

This book chronicles the Amsterdam's 17th-century Canal District District's origins and historical evolution over 400 years and debates its future prospects under pressures of global tourism, gentrification, and rapid economic change.

Little Kingdom by the Sea

Little Kingdom by the Sea
Author: Mark Zegeling
Publisher: Markmedia & Art
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05
Genre: Buildings
ISBN: 9789081905626

Since the 1950s, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has presented Delft Blue miniature houses to its Business Class passengers. These replicas of historic houses and national monuments are considered to be iconic of the Netherlands worldwide. 'Little Kingdom by the Sea' offers an exclusive peek into the lives of the inhabitants of the KLM houses. 0These pioneers, bold adventurers and other colorful figures made their mark on Dutch history. Extensive research including interviews with architectural historians and current residents have yielded a wealth of new information, engaging anecdotes, unique and juicy stories.

Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annexe

Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annexe
Author: Anne Frank
Publisher: Halban Publishers
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"In these tales the reader can observe Anne's writing prowess grow from that of a young girl's into the observations of a perceptive, edgy, witty and compassionate woman"--Jacket flaps.

KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, England

KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, England
Author: Shannon Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Calico cats
ISBN: 9780999066195

"Travel lovers buckle up and get ready to explore in KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, the 5th picture book in the award-winning KeeKee's Big Adventures series. Join KeeKee, the globe-trotting calico kitty, on her latest brilliant adventures in London. Along with her friend Willamb Sheepspeare, she'll whisk readers through the majesty of England's capital city—from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to a proper English tea. (Pass the scones, please!) Explorers big and small will have a jolly good time trying out fun British expressions, peeking into royal culture, and navigating London's beautiful streets on a double-decker bus. In the back of this brightly illustrated book, you'll find a kid-friendly guide map of London, a glossary of British terms, and more details on KeeKee's favorite places. It's the perfect getaway for kids and families who love travel, adventure and exploring the world around them. Keep your eyes peeled for KeeKee's colorful hot air balloon."--

Fodor's Amsterdam

Fodor's Amsterdam
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2024-07-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640977198

Whether you want to cruise the canals, tour the Van Gogh Museum, or bike along Amsterdam's scenic streets, the local Fodor's travel experts in Amsterdam are here to help! Fodor's Amsterdam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Amsterdam travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 14 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, museums, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink,” “Best Museums,” “Ultimate Experiences,” “Bicycling in Amsterdam,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Ultimate Experiences,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Where to See Tulips” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Amsterdam, including neighborhoods such as Centrum and Jordaan; Rotterdam; The Hague; Haarlem; and Delft Planning on visiting nearby European counties and cities? Check out Fodor's Belgium, Fodor's Paris, and Fodor's Rome. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Travel Guide

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Travel Guide
Author: Aya Weiss
Publisher: via tolino media
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2023-11-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 3757978641

Embark on an enthralling journey through the pages of "Amsterdam Canal Cruise Travel Guide." Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of this iconic city, explore hidden gems along the canals, and discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. From top museums to scenic landscapes, culinary delights to customs guidance, this comprehensive guide ensures an unforgettable Amsterdam Canal Cruise Experience. Uncover the secrets, plan your adventure, and immerse yourself in the allure of one of Europe's most captivating destinations.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam
Author: Russell Shorto
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 0385534582

An endlessly entertaining portrait of the city of Amsterdam and the ideas that make it unique, by the author of the acclaimed Island at the Center of the World Tourists know Amsterdam as a picturesque city of low-slung brick houses lining tidy canals; student travelers know it for its legal brothels and hash bars; art lovers know it for Rembrandt's glorious portraits. But the deeper history of Amsterdam, what makes it one of the most fascinating places on earth, is bound up in its unique geography-the constant battle of its citizens to keep the sea at bay and the democratic philosophy that this enduring struggle fostered. Amsterdam is the font of liberalism, in both its senses. Tolerance for free thinking and free love make it a place where, in the words of one of its mayors, "craziness is a value." But the city also fostered the deeper meaning of liberalism, one that profoundly influenced America: political and economic freedom. Amsterdam was home not only to religious dissidents and radical thinkers but to the world's first great global corporation. In this effortlessly erudite account, Russell Shorto traces the idiosyncratic evolution of Amsterdam, showing how such disparate elements as herring anatomy, naked Anabaptists parading through the streets, and an intimate gathering in a sixteenth-century wine-tasting room had a profound effect on Dutch-and world-history. Weaving in his own experiences of his adopted home, Shorto provides an ever-surprising, intellectually engaging story of Amsterdam.