Inat house, Spite house and restaurant in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Inat House sits on the southern bank of the Miljacka River, directly across from the City Hall, with Ottoman architectural details visible on its facade. The building now operates as a restaurant where visitors can dine indoors or on a terrace overlooking the river.
During the 1890s under Austro-Hungarian rule, authorities ordered the house demolished, but the owner negotiated to move it instead of destroying it. The relocation across the river was completed brick by brick rather than tearing it down.
The building represents a story of local defiance that still resonates with Sarajevo residents today. Walking through the rooms, visitors can see how the structure was carefully adapted to its new location while preserving its original form.
The restaurant operates throughout the day and you can choose to sit inside or on the terrace overlooking the river. Take your time to walk around and observe the building from different angles, especially from the opposite riverbank to see its relationship to City Hall.
The original bricks were individually numbered before being moved, ensuring the structure could be rebuilt with precision on the new location. This systematic approach was unusual for the time and reflects the owner's determination to preserve his property exactly as it was.
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