Gouda was built on clay and peat. Soft soil and subsidence prone. Not so smart you would think? Look around you! Gouda is a beautiful city that celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2022. The advantages have outweighed the disadvantages for centuries. The people of Gouda have always come up with new solutions, even now. This walk shows land subsidence in the historic centre of Gouda and tells the story of how we deal with it. And while you are walking, make sure to look around and enjoy the beautiful city.