Waag, Weighing house at Roode Steen square in Hoorn, Netherlands
The Waag stands as a two-story stone structure with Gothic elements, featuring ornate facade decorations and a central position in the market square.
Architect Hendrick de Keyser designed this weighing house in 1609, which served as the center of the cheese market until the early twentieth century.
The building reflects the commercial importance of Hoorn during the Dutch Golden Age, when merchants weighed their goods under official supervision.
The former weighing house now functions as a grand café, displaying historical tools and equipment while maintaining its original architectural features.
During the peak of Hoorn's cheese trade, merchants weighed up to 3 million kilograms of cheese annually within these walls.
Location: Hoorn
Architects: Hendrick de Keyser
Address: Roode Steen 8 1621CV 1621CV
GPS coordinates: 52.63917,5.05944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:19
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