Bezienswaardigheden in Gouda
Gouda's Unmissable Treasures
Gouda's historic center revolves around the medieval Markt, home to the 15th-century Gothic Stadhuis and the 17th-century Waag, where cheese has been weighed for centuries. The Sint-Janskerk, the longest church in the Netherlands, is celebrated for its 72 world-renowned 16th-century stained glass windows. Beyond the central square, the city's heritage extends to the 't Slot windmill, the 1609 Lazaruspoortje gate designed by Gregorius Cool, and the Barbaratoren, a surviving remnant of a 14th-century hospital chapel.
Stadhuis van Gouda
One of the oldest Gothic city halls in the Netherlands, this free-standing limestone structure dates back to 1448. It features a carillon on the side facade with mechanical puppets that perform every half hour.
Waag
Designed by architect Pieter Post and completed in 1670, this historic weigh house was used to weigh Gouda cheese to determine taxes. The building's facade features a detailed marble relief depicting the weighing process.
Sint Janskerk
The Sint Janskerk in Gouda, the Netherlands, is a large Gothic church, known especially for its stained glass windows, for which it has…
Barbaratoren
This brick tower is the only surviving remnant of the chapel belonging to the Sint-Barbaragasthuis, a medieval hospital and guesthouse founded in the 14th century.
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