Museum,Attraction

Svrzo's House

Category	Price

Open for Visits

Guided Tours Available

Free Wi-Fi

LOCATION / AREA

Old Town

INTERNET / WIFI

Internet available (free)

LANGUAGES

English

SIGHTSEEING LABEL

History

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT

8.4km

DISTANCE FROM SARAJEVO BUS STATION

2.6km

Distance from the center

1.5km

NEAREST PUBLIC TRANSPORT STATION

Tram station Bašcaršija - 315m

Svrzo's House represents one of the most well-preserved examples of domestic architecture from the Ottoman Period in BiH during the 18th century, a time when wealthier homes were divided into a public section (selamluk) and a family section (haremluk).

The house originally belonged to the prominent Glođo family from Sarajevo. When the last male descendant was forced into exile for disobeying the Ottoman authorities, the house passed through marriage to the Svrzo family.

In the 1960s the family sold the house to the Museum of the City of Sarajevo and it is now an annex of the Museum of Sarajevo.

In addition to its permanent displays, Svrzo's House during summertime often serves as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and performances.