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De Waag
Type: Historic Sites
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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... Read More
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.
The Waag is located in the Chinatown district of Amsterdam.Great place to go for Chinese food afterwards.
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Address:
Nieuwmarkt 4
Amsterdam, 1012 CR
+31 20 422 7772
Hours:
- Café - Restaurant: Daily 10am-1am
Website:
indewaag.nl
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Anne de Buck
Amsterdam Local Expert
- Historic Sites: "On the weekends there's a farmer's market in front of De Waag."
- Best for Historic Sites Because: De Waag is a beautiful historic building with a rich history. It's an iconic building in the Chinatown district of Amsterdam.