| Page Views: 2,118 Last Visit to Gouda: August, 2005 | Gouda - Lovely Dutch city! by Diana75 - last update: Jan 5, 2006 |
With a population of around 72,000 inhabitants, Gouda is a city in western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland.
Located at the confluence of Hollandse IJssel and the Gouwe and crossed by several channels, anyone would be tempted to think that Gouda has nothing else to offer than its famous cheese.
But this small town has much more to offer: the stained glass church, the syrup waffles, the pottery, and the candles (here is located the biggest Dutch manufacturer) or just a pleasant walk on its narrow peaceful streets.
In the center of the city is located the main square, Markt, with the charming tall Town Hall, the Stadhuis. From June to August, the Markt houses the cheese and craft markets.
Not to be missed in Gouda: Markt, Stadhuis, Goudse Glazen, tasting the Gouda cheese and the syrup waffles. |
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johncudw Sat Feb 2, 2008 13:48 UTC
Nice pages and pictures of Gouda, greetings from John and Gail in NJ | matcrazy1 Sat Feb 17, 2007 18:20 UTC
Great descriptions and pictures of very charming, old town. Magnificent stained-glass windows, indeed. I didn't know about syrup waffles. | LoriPori Mon Jan 1, 2007 12:50 UTC
Hans & I have yet to visit Gouda, but we will some day. I looove stroopwafels, they are lekker ( Dutch for delicious) | Ekaterinburg Wed Dec 20, 2006 00:45 UTC
I was in Gouda many years ago so this page brought back happy memories. I don't remember the Town Hall though, it's really amazing. Lovely photos and tips. Nice Page ! Katherine:) |
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