Despić House, Merchant house in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Despić House stands as a two-story structure with limestone walls and traditional architectural elements from both Bosnian and European styles.
Built in 1881, the residence belonged to a prominent Serbian trading family who operated successful fur businesses in the Veliki Ćurčiluk district.
The eastern wing contains a theater room where the first theatrical performances in Sarajevo took place, starting around 1870.
The Museum of Sarajevo maintains the house as an exhibition space, charging entrance fees of 3 KM for adults and 1 KM for children.
The house contains an original Viennese piano that belonged to Wilhemina Despić and displays the historical will of Hajji Makso Despić.
Location: Sarajevo
Location: Stari Grad
Inception: 1881
Part of: Museum of Sarajevo
Address: Despićeva br. 2, 71000 Sarajevo
Website: http://muzejsarajeva.ba
GPS coordinates: 43.85758,18.42735
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:08
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