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Gouda en Delft
Gouda
Gouda not only refers to the full-cream cheese but also to the traditional pipe made of white stone, to Gouda pottery and of course Gouda candles. The most impressive buildings of Gouda are the Weigh House and the Town Hall, which was erected between 1448 and 1459. The use of natural stones for the outside gives it an un-Dutch look. People are now married in what used to be the Lord Mayor’s Room. It has carpeted walls from the 17th century.
Delft
Delft is well known for several reasons: Delft Blue pottery, workplace of the painter Vermeer and being a typical Dutch town (many canals). Delft has also a less than perfect history. William of Orange made his home in the Prinsenhof in Delft. This is where he was shot by Balthazar Gerardts. His mausoleum is in the New Church. This New Church was built on the spot of a wooden church built after a miraculous appearance of the Virgin Maria. The tower of the New Church took a hundred years to be completed and measures 108 meters in height.
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Tour information
Half day tour 56EUR p.p.
Full day tour 110EUR p.p.
Pick-up and return
Ex. meals & admission
Gouda Cheesmarket
Jun-Aug, every thursday 10.00-12.30h
Prinsenhof Delft
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00-17.00h
Sunday and holidays 13.00-17.00
New Church Delft
3 April - 30 October
Monday - Saturday 09.00 - 18.00h
Remaining days
Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 16.00h
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