Svrzo's House, Sarajevo

Name: Svrzo's House
Address: Glođina 8, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Telephone: +387 33 535-264

#54 among attractions in Sarajevo

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Svrzo's House is an old house in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina that was established when the Ottoman Empire ruled the area. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. It is typical in that it has living quarters for the men, the women, and the servants. The house is in extremely well preserved condition, which is noteworthy in that the house is built completely from wood; a construction method not commonly used in the region in modern times. It is open to the public for self-guided tours and has brochures and information in multiple languages. ()

Local name: Svrzina kuća Established: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 43°51'45"N, 18°25'45"E

Address

Glođina 8Centar (Bjelave)Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Contact

+387 33 535-264

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Svrzo's House open?

Svrzo's House is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Svrzo's House?

Nearby attractions include War Childhood Museum, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Old Ortodox Church, Sarajevo (4 min walk), Gazi Husrev-beg Library, Sarajevo (5 min walk), Morića Han, Sarajevo (6 min walk).

How to get to Svrzo's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Svrzo's House:

Tram

Baščaršija • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (6 min walk)
Katedrala • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (8 min walk)

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (8 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (11 min walk)
Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (33 min walk)