Waag, Gothic weigh house in Alkmaar, Netherlands
The Waag building stands on Waagplein square with its Renaissance facade and prominent tower featuring a mechanical carillon of 47 bells.
Built in 1582 inside a former 14th-century chapel of the Holy Spirit hospital, the structure became a central location for weighing commercial goods.
The building houses the Dutch Cheese Museum, displaying the region's dairy heritage through exhibits about traditional cheese production and trading methods.
From April through September, the weighing house serves as the centerpiece for Friday cheese markets where traders demonstrate historical commerce practices.
The facade features a Latin inscription referencing the citizens' victory over Spanish forces, which granted them the right to maintain a weighing facility.
Location: Alkmaar
Inception: 1603
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Waagplein 2 1811JP
GPS coordinates: 52.63140,4.75028
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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