2. De Waag

OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT.   Many of Amsterdam's historic buildings have enjoyed multiple uses through the centuries, and this turreted edifice on the Nieuwmarkt square is no exception. Constructed first as a gate for the city's fortified walls, it was later transformed into a 'weigh house' where goods brought back by ships from overseas were weighed. In later years, it served as a guild house for local professions and has also been a museum, fire station and more. In its most recent incarnation, the Waag houses a well-received café-restaurant as well as space (the former anatomy theater) for various types of exhibits.   (© 10Best)

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Café - Restaurant  Daily 10am-1am

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Website: Visit the De Waag website »

Type: Historic Sites

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