Stadhuis
The Old Townhall on the market square is the oldest Gothic town hall in The Netherlands. Built out of natural materials between 1448 and 1450, it is now a museum. Every hour, on the side of the building, there is a little puppet show, showing the city rights being handed over to Gouda, as happened in the year 1272.
Museumgouda
This museum traces the history of Gouda. There are displays of archaeology, old clay pipes, pottery and paintings. Information and guided tours are available in English.
Museumhaven Gouda
This museum tracks the history of Gouda harbour and shipbuilding. There are also some old ships and buildings to see. All the information is in Dutch.
Verzetsmuseum Zuid-Holland
The history of the Dutch resistance in World War II. Article info and guided tours available in English.
Gouda is a typical and beautiful Dutch town. It's a great place to wander, checking out the old buildings and the quiet canals.
The Cheese Market and De Waag
Check out the cheese market, eat some cheese, see the old cheese weighing house, built by Pieter Post in 1668, now a museum to you guessed it cheese!
St. Janskerk
This church is famous for its beautifull stained glass windows. It is the largest cross shaped church in the Netherlands.
The Vier Gekroonden
One of the oldest remaining brick houses in Gouda. Listed as one of the top 100 listed building in the Netherlands.