Gouda

Gouda (Dutch Ter Gouwé), a town of South Holland, on the right bank of the Hollaandsche Yssel, 13 miles by rail NE. of Rotterdam. The church of St John has a suite of magnificent stained-glass windows (1560-1603) by the brothers Crabeth and a fine organ. Gouda makes clay-pipes, candles, cigars, and trades in Gouda cheese. Pop. 20,100.