Sarajevo · History · Ottoman heritage
Svrzo's House and Despić House
Near: Baščaršija
Two preserved family homes showing how Muslim and Orthodox merchant families lived in old Sarajevo. Tickets, hours and tips.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes each
- Region
- Sarajevo
These two small house museums show how wealthy Sarajevo families lived in Ottoman and early Austro-Hungarian times. Svrzo's House is an 18th-century Muslim family home, with separate men's and women's quarters around a courtyard, wooden ceilings, carpets and low sofas. Despić House belonged to an Orthodox merchant family and shows the change from Ottoman to European style, including a room where the family staged some of Sarajevo's first theater performances.
Both are run by the Museum of Sarajevo and are a short walk from Baščaršija.
Practical info
- Entry
- A few KM each
- Open
- Usually Monday to Saturday, daytime hours
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
What is Svrzo's House?
A preserved 18th-century Ottoman-era family home in old Sarajevo, now a museum.
Are Svrzo's House and Despić House close to each other?
Yes. Both are in the old town, a few minutes' walk from Baščaršija.