Weigh House, Monumental weigh house in Leiden, Netherlands.
The Weigh House on Aalmarkt street displays classical Dutch architecture with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and distinctive stone elements throughout its exterior. Today it operates as a restaurant and bar while preserving its architectural character.
The building was constructed in 1657 under architect Pieter Post's direction and served as the central weighing facility for merchants. Its commercial operations concluded with the last cheese transaction in 1972.
This building represents the Netherlands' commercial heritage, where merchants once gathered to verify weights of goods and conduct regulated trade transactions.
The building sits in Leiden's historic city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can enjoy the restaurant or bar and experience the architectural structure from within.
The attic section housed an anatomical theater where doctors and scholars conducted research on the human body. This scientific space served as an important location for medical education in the city.
Location: Leiden
Creator: Pieter Post
GPS coordinates: 52.15944,4.49056
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09
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