Waag, Former weigh house at Waterkant, Paramaribo, Suriname.
The two-story plastered brick building features four internal columns and two 12-meter piers extending toward the Suriname River at Waterkant 5.
Built in 1686 for standardizing goods taxation, the structure burned in 1821 and underwent reconstruction in 1824 under architect Willem de Vroome.
The building represents the preserved Dutch colonial architecture in Paramaribo and holds recognition as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The restored structure contains a restaurant and serves as a meeting place for the local Rotary Club in the center of Paramaribo.
The building includes massive interior columns that allowed horse-drawn carriages to enter for weighing goods during colonial trade operations.
Location: Paramaribo
Address: Waterkant 5 Paramaribo
GPS coordinates: 5.82503,-55.15425
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:30
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