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Waag, Gothic weigh house in Doesburg, Netherlands

The Waag stands as a medieval building with a Gothic architectural design, featuring distinctive stone walls and historic weighing facilities from 1478.

The structure served as both a weighing station and an inn where merchants conducted trade deals while workers received their wages in beer.

The establishment holds the record as the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Netherlands, maintaining its function as a gathering place through centuries.

Visitors can explore this monument daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, selecting from twelve different beers on tap and an extensive food menu.

The building combines its original weighing house functions with a restaurant status, preserving medieval architectural elements while serving modern dining needs.

Location: Doesburg

Inception: 1949

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Koepoortstraat 2 6981AS

GPS coordinates: 52.01511,6.13440

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:51

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