Boterwaag, Weigh house at Grote Markt, Nijmegen, Netherlands
The Boterwaag is a weigh house at Grote Markt in Nijmegen, a rectangular brick structure with an upper floor, high gable roof, and prominent stairs on its facade. The ground floor was designed for weighing goods, while the upper level served different purposes.
The building was constructed in 1612 as a functional structure for the market community. Over the centuries it underwent several alterations to adapt its structure and purpose.
The building shows Dutch Renaissance design through its architectural details, particularly the cross-ribbed vaults supported by three internal columns. These features give the square its distinctive character.
The location sits centrally at Grote Markt, the main square of the city. It is easy to find and reach when exploring the area.
The restoration in 1886 was a careful effort to reconstruct the original porch and recover the building's historical form. This work helped preserve what the structure had looked like in earlier centuries.
Location: Nijmegen
GPS coordinates: 51.84773,5.86356
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42
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