Gouda is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. The vast majority of tourists visit Gouda to buy cheese of the same name, which is famous all over the world. Just like centuries ago, you can still purchase the pride of the locals in the city market, which is open every Thursday. The action is extraordinarily colorful and organized according to long-standing traditions. After a successful purchase, it is worth visiting the Museum Gouda, which is located opposite the market square. The city is also interesting for its numerous architectural monuments — plenty of temples, ancient houses, a beautiful City Hall, the building of the Weigh House, where cheese was once weighed before tax was paid to the city treasury. The XV-century temple of Sint Janskerk is the longest in the Netherlands, and it stretches for 123 meters. The city regularly hosts colorful festivals.