
The Waag(Weigh House) was build in 1488 and was originally one of the city gates. After the city tore town its walls in 1601 the building was used as a weigh house. Later the Waag had numerous purposes, like housing a fire brigade and two museums. Nowadays it is used as a restaurant where you can eat in a unique atmosphere in an interior that is lit by 300 candles. You can find the Waag in Nieuwmarkt 4 in the centre of Amsterdam.