Attraction · Amsterdam · Updated on 1 November 2026.
Waag is an attraction in Amsterdam, North Holland. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 30 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 50 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.
Audio tour · Waag
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You're standing on Nieuwmarkt square, by the Waag. It's the oldest non-religious building in Amsterdam. And it was once a city gate: Saint Anthony's Gate.
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Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.
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Yes: a water point at 20 m and a public toilet at 50 m.
When you stand at Waag, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.
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