Amsterdam Then and Now is the perfect historical guide to one of
Europe's best preserved city centres.
Written by one of Amsterdam's most popular walking tour leaders, the
book matches up archive images from the late nineteenth century through
to the 1950s with the modern-day view of that site.
All the set-piece tourist destinations are included, such as the
Rijksmuseum, Central Station, the Anne Frank House, Heineken Brewery,
Rembrandt House, the iconic Montelbaans Tower and all of the major
canals and museums.
There are also many of the architecturally significant buildings and the
grand parks and squares that have played an important part in the lives
of Amsterdammers.
Written in both English and Dutch it is a book that will appeal to both
visitor and resident alike.
Sites include: Amstelveld, Blauburgwal, Groenburgwal, Herengracht,
Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht, Oude Zijds Voorburgwal, Tropen Museum,
Westerkerk, Portuguese Synagoge, Grimburgwal, De Waag, Vondelpark,
Melkweg, Bloemstraat, Raadhuisstraat, Tichelstraat, Westerstraat,
Concertgebouw and the Amstel Hotel.