Tourists For Medieval Weighing House In Oudewater Editorial Image

Netherlands, Utrecht province, region, area the Green Heart, city, small town Oudewater: In the historical center stands the historic building the Waag, with house. This weighing building is also called witch weigh house, because in the past people were weighted there who were accused of witchcraft. Today there is a museum located on witch persecution. This medieval city weighing house is built in late fifteenth century as goods house. The building has a Renaissance gable and is decorated on the top pilaster sculptured mask corbelstone, topped by a lion with coat of arms. This building is a national monument, cultural heritage site, landmark and tourist attraction. On the street are walking women, tourists, sightseers during a city walk. On the market square people are sitting on a terrace, sidewalk cafe, and enjoy a drink and the beautiful, sunny, spring weather.