Both informative and idiosyncratic, Pallas for Pleasure guides are highly personal tours through some of the great cities of Europe, taking in history, art, cafes, and bars. The illustrations include paintings, photographs, maps, and engravings. The horizontal format is designed to slip easily into pockets or purses and to do justice to the paintings reproduced inside.-- The first walking guide to Amsterdam, in a revised and updated pocket-sized edition-- Includes nine walks covering everything from world-class art galleries to secret almshouses-- Features two cycling tours, a guide to suburban architecture, and comprehensive restaurant and hotel information.