Waag, Renaissance weigh house in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
The Waag building exhibits architectural features from the Renaissance period with its symmetrical design and prominent central position on Waagplein square.
Constructed in 1595, this public weigh house determined the weight of market goods and collected taxes for the city of Leeuwarden during medieval trading times.
The structure represents the commercial heritage of Friesland, marking a period when Dutch cities regulated trade through municipal weighing facilities.
The building now functions as a cafe in central Leeuwarden, offering visitors a chance to experience historical architecture while enjoying refreshments.
This weighhouse belongs to the passage type category, which characterizes Friesian weighhouses and differs from tower or portico styles found elsewhere in the Netherlands.
Location: Leeuwarden
Inception: 1598
GPS coordinates: 53.20056,5.79583
Latest update: March 20, 2025 04:03
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