Guda

Overview

Gouda is 25 kilometers northeast of Rotterdam. The town is mostly famous because it has given its name to the best known kind of cheese from the Netherlands, but the town itself is definitely worth a visit. It has a lot of charm and a lot of old buildings.

The best places to visit are without a doubt the Markt (cheese market on thursdays, which you can't miss) with right on the middle the Gothic city hall, of which you can find a copy in Japan in Holland village. Also on the markt is the Waag. The St. Janskerk is the big church and famous for its glass stained windows.

Gouda is also famous for its ceramic festival, traditional pipes and candles. There are also some decent restaurants and cafes.

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