Museums of Sarajevo: Svrzo House
Svrzo House represents one of
the most well-preserved examples of domestic architecture from the Ottoman
Period in BiH during the 18th century, a time when wealthier homes were divided
into a public section (selamluk) and a family section (haremluk).
The house originally belonged
to the prominent Glođo family from Sarajevo. When the last male descendant was
forced into exile for disobeying the Ottoman authorities, the house passed
through marriage to the Svrzo family.
In the 1960s the family sold
the house to the Museum of the City of Sarajevo and it is now an annex of the
Museum of Sarajevo.
In addition to its permanent
displays, Svrzo House now serves as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and
performances.
Source: http://sarajevo.travel/en
