Despić House, Sarajevo

Name: Despić House
Address: Despiceva 2, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Telephone: +387 33 215-531

#60 among attractions in Sarajevo

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Despić House is an old merchant house in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina that was established in 1881 by one of the wealthiest and most prominent Serb families in Sarajevo. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. ()

Local name: Despića kuća Established: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 43°51'27"N, 18°25'39"E

Address

Despiceva 2Centar (Baščaršija)Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Contact

+387 33 215-531

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Despić House open?

Despić House is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Despić House?

Nearby attractions include Galerija MAK, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Ćumurija Bridge, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Latin Bridge, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Ferhadija Mosque, Sarajevo (3 min walk).

How to get to Despić House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Despić House:

Tram

Latinska ćuprija • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (2 min walk)
Katedrala • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (3 min walk)

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (5 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (10 min walk)