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Alte Waage

Leipzig, Germany

Alte Waage, Leipzig
Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Built in 1555, it was once the city's public weigh house, where merchants weighed their goods.

Alte Waage (Old Weigh House) is a historic building in Leipzig's Market Square, built in 1555. It served as the city's public weigh house, where merchants had to weigh their goods, paying appropriate fees. It is an example of Renaissance architecture, with an ornate facade and tower. Currently, it houses a restaurant and offices, bearing witness to Leipzig's old trade traditions.

How long does it take to visit Alte Waage?

Plan about 15 min.

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