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A unique building, with a unique content, in a unique city. The Schoonhovens Edelambachtshuys is located in the former Jewish synagogue of Schoonhoven. The history of Schoonhoven comes together in this building. Silver has always been present within the building and still predominates today.

This former monastery was built in 1412, but largely destroyed during the city fire of 1518. The monastery was restored, but Catholic services were banned following the Reformation. Part of the building was redeveloped as an arsenal and the other part as an old women's home. In the 18th century, the building became a warehouse and school. In 1862 the building was renovated and converted into a barracks. Later the conscientious objectors were housed here. Today, the Silver Museum is located in the south wing. This museum, located in the former harbor barracks, shows the history of Dutch utility silver: from ore to the actual end product. The collection provides a representative picture from 1600 to the present day. In the Silversmithy, artisan blacksmiths reveal their secrets, after which visitors can get to work in the Silver Lab. Take a look here and see, feel, smell and hear silver.

The Hooge Boezem pumping station was built in 1872 in the bowl of Haastrecht, on the Vlist. It is now a polder museum where you can learn everything about extraction, drainage and water management in the Krimpenerwaard.

Huize Groeneweg (the former Alexian monastery Emmaus) is the only remaining monastery building in Gouda that is still almost complete. In 1395 the Brothers Alexians bought this building and in 1464 the chapel was added and the complex was further expanded. The Alexians lived in great poverty and depended on donations from the community. To make some money, the Alexians cared for and buried plague sufferers. Hundreds of skulls were found in the garden during the restoration of the monastery in 1982. Today the Alexian Monastery is an apartment complex.

MuseumgoudA is now located in the Catharina Gasthuis, the former city hospital of Gouda. The collection of this museum includes works by Jan Steen. The building's past as a hospital is still visible. Take a look, for example, in the Surgeons Guild Room, the complete pharmacy interior of the Gouda city pharmacy and the 'dolcel' where psychiatric patients were locked up. Open: Tues to Sun

At 123 meters, the Sint-Janskerk is the longest church in the Netherlands. The church is famous for its Gouda Glass, this is a special collection of stained glass windows from the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to the church services, concerts and guided tours are often given. Open: Mon to Sat.

The De Roode Leeuw flour mill on the Vest is the largest of the still existing Gouda mills. It was built in 1727 and remained in operation until the early twenties of the last century.

Schoonhoven's water tower is considered the most beautiful in the Netherlands and was designed in 1901 by architect De Jongh. In 1992 the water tower was sold for one guilder as a national monument. The water tower has been restored and put into use by three silversmiths and a silver gallery. The silver gallery shows the work of both national and international silversmiths. You can take a guided tour of the silver workshops or visit the gallery by appointment.