De Waag
Amsterdam's historic Weigh House, once a site for public executions and dissections, now a global bio-hacking center and upscale restaurant.

📜 Historic building on Nieuwmarkt, originally a 15th-century city gate.
🔍 Transformed from a weigh house to a modern bio-hacking center and restaurant, also serving as a cultural center.

Why Go

🏰 Admire Gothic architecture and medieval charm, exploring its rich history.
🍽️ Enjoy a meal in a unique, candlelit atmosphere.
🔬 Discover the Fablab and Bio-hacking Academy, and explore cultural and scientific exhibitions.
🎨 See the setting for Rembrandt’s famous anatomy lesson.

Tips

🚶 Easy access by public transport to Nieuwmarkt.
🧪 The Fablab and Bio-hacking Academy Wetlab is open to the public on Thursdays between 4 and 8 p.m.

Hours

🕒 Monday-Friday 11:00-22:00, Saturday-Sunday 9:00-22:00.

🅿️ Parking On-street, parking garages, or P+R options available.

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