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Lonely Planet the Netherlands is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the curved passages of Amsterdam´s canals, admire Dutch masterpieces by famous artists including Van Gogh, or bike by tulip fields and windmills; 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 show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, and cuisine
• Free, convenient pull-out Amsterdam map (included in print version), plus over 53 local maps
• Useful features - including What´s New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel With Children
• Coverage of Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Central Netherlands, Friesland, Northeast Netherlands, Rotterdam, South Holland, Maastricht, Southeastern Netherlands, Middelburg, Texel, Rotterdam, Delft, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet the Netherlands, our most comprehensive guide to the Netherlands, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for a guide focused on Amsterdam? Check out Lonely Planet´s Amsterdam guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer or Lonely Planet´s Pocket Amsterdam, a handy-sized guide focused on the can´t-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, and Karla Zimmerman.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world´s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet´s mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers´ Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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5th edition. Revised and updated to include a new colour section on cycling in The Netherlands, a What's New section for repeat visitors to the destination, and a new in-depth planning section. Also has a pull-out map of Amsterdam.