Old yet modern. Beautiful yet sordid. Sleepy yet energetic. International in outlook yet provincial in character. There are few other cities that arouse such contradictory feelings as Amsterdam. One thing everyone agrees on: it is the most exciting, sophisticated and alluring of the Dutch cities, a place sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits. Take a stroll with Neil along the grand horseshoe-shaped canals of the inner city, where it’s easy to imagine Amsterdam in its 17th-century heyday. Get off the beaten path, in the city and beyond, and drop in to learn more about some of the out-of-the-way places hidden yet in plain sight.