What is Gouda famous for?

Gouda is famous for its delightful Gouda cheese, its tasty stroopwafels (syrup waffles), which were invented in the late 18th century in Gouda. And it is also known for its historic centre with building such as the 15th century Stadhuis (City Hall) and Sint Janskerk (St. John's Church).

How far is Gouda from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam and Gouda is 42 km. The road distance is 73 km. From Amsterdam to Gouda by train takes 51 minutes.

Is Gouda worth a visit?

Gouda is well worth a visit. Discover Gouda with its historic center full of authentic little shops, medieval streets, fantastic canals, and countless inner courtyards or hofjes. Visit Gouda and try its famous cheese and stroopwafels while having a good time in the welcoming Old Dutch inner city.

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Say cheese! Welcome to Gouda, the city of cheese in the Netherlands. However Gouda has much more to offer than cheese alone. There are plenty of things to do and discover in this beautiful historic city full of trendy hotspots and passionate people. From The Markt, the central square with its iconic town hall to the beautiful stained-glass windows of the Sint-Jans church and from street food to the first Fairtrade street in the Netherlands, old and new meet and merge in Gouda. In other words the perfect place to go for a city trip!

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