Despić House, Merchant house in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Despić House is a two-story residential building in the old town with limestone walls and a blend of Bosnian and European architectural details. The rooms display skilled craftsmanship and date from the late 1800s.
The house was built in 1881 and belonged to an established merchant family of Serbian origin involved in the fur trade. Its creation came during a period when Sarajevo was developing as a trading center.
The eastern wing contains a theater room where the first theatrical performances in Sarajevo took place, starting around 1870.
The building operates today as an exhibition space open to visitors who want to see the interior furnishings and arrangement. It is best to check current opening times before your visit, as they may vary seasonally.
The house contains an original Viennese piano that belonged to Wilhelmina Despić and testifies to the family's prosperous lifestyle. The instrument is a rare example of the cultural taste of a 19th-century merchant family.
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