Gouda is a city that is famous for its delightful cheese and is a city located in the western region of the Netherlands in close proximity to The Hague and Rotterdam. Although one of the smaller cities in the province of South Holland with a population of 70,000, Gouda still remains a popular tourist destination due to its cheese heritage and wealth of historical buildings.The Gouda variety of cheese is a wonderful blend that is sold internationally.Held every Thursday morning in the impressive setting of the Markt Square, the Gouda Cheese Market is a true spectacle and is wonderful to behold.Farmers and traders will negotiate deals and huge quantities of cheese is bought and sold.The cheese wheels are displayed in the centre of the square and the colours are brilliant – Different shades of yellow and orange all mingled together with the smell of cheese.