Weigh House (Leiden)

The Leiden Weigh House (De Waag in Dutch) is a Rijksmonument located on Aalmarkt street (nr.

[1] For centuries, merchants came here to weigh and trade a variety of goods.

In addition to being a weigh house, the Leiden Weigh House has hosted a variety of engagements and stately celebrations over the centuries.

Notably, Govert Bidloo converted an attic room into an autopsy room to study the human body.

[3] Nowadays, the building serves as a cultural monument and also houses a bar and restaurant.