Many of Amsterdam's historic buildings have enjoyed multiple uses through the centuries, and this turreted edifice is no exception. Constructed first as a gate for the city's fortified walls, it was tranformed into a center for weights and measures, as its name still indicates. In later years, it served as a guild house for local professions and has been a museum, fire station, and more. In its most recent incarnation, the Waag houses a well-received restaurant as well as space for various types of exhibits.

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