Muslibegovic House, Mostar

The Muslibegovi膰 House offers one of the most elegant insights into late Ottoman-era life in Mostar. It belonged to the distinguished Muslibegovi膰 family, a noble lineage of Herzegovina with a long-standing presence in the region. Built in the second half of the 18th century and later expanded, the residence reflects the family鈥檚 status, taste, and cultural refinement, with many of its original furnishings, artworks, and household items carefully preserved.

Today, the complex is a national monument and museum. The property consists of a traditional Ottoman residence with two courtyards, enclosed spaces that ensured privacy and comfort. A major extension carried out in 1871鈥�1872 added new rooms to both floors. This expansion introduced subtle elements of Western influence, reflecting the changing tastes of the late Ottoman period, just before the arrival of Austro-Hungarian rule.

Architecturally, the Muslibegovi膰 House is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of Ottoman residential design in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inside, visitors will find richly furnished salons, carved wooden ceilings, embroidered textiles, and traditional divans lining the walls. The museum section displays treasured family heirlooms, including an 1855 Qur鈥檃n manuscript and a finely decorated 1866 saber, which are among its most valuable artefacts.

Part of the residence now operates as a small hotel with twelve rooms, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the setting of a historic Ottoman household.

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Sight Name: Muslibegovic House
Sight Location: Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (See walking tours in Mostar)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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