Kajtaz’s House
Kajtaz’s House
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- CatharineBOttawa, Canada1,642 contributionsInterestingHidden behind tall walls, this interesting old house was once the harem (women's) section of a larger homestead built for a 16th-century Turkish judge. It is located only a few blocks from the Old Bridge, hiding up a very residential-feeling alley. Full of original artefacts, it still belongs to descendants of the original family but is now under UNESCO protection. Kajtaz house is in the street of the same name. High walls protect it from strong sunshine and from people from the outside looking in. Valuable carpets can be seen on the floors of large rooms, and numerous books in Arabic have been preserved. It is made of stone and wood. There was a large tour group in front of us, so we waited our turn in the beautiful courtyard admrining the geometric patterns of the stones. We had to be careful not to tread on the household pets – turtles!Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 October 2023
- Timmy J1 contributionMust do in Mostar!This is a must do in Mostar! Sadina is a wonderful tour guide who's passionate and well informed about the Ottoman Kajtaz family. You'll get the full experience of this the oldest house in Mostar and its history. You'll even get a drink of cold refreshing juice before the tour! Thank you, Sadina!Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 July 2024
- Sindbad N2 contributionsKajtaz house visit : excellent!We particularly recommend a visit to this traditional Ottoman house. The house offers an excellent guided tour led by a friendly, smiling and knowledgeable host, Sadina, who describes the spatial organisation of the house, daily life in Ottoman times and the history of the house. What's more, we were welcomed into the house with a pomegranate juice, which was a very pleasant experience. Of the 3 traditional houses we visited in Mostar, this is the one we enjoyed the most because of the guided tour.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 September 2024
- Sarah LNew Britain, Connecticut89 contributionsTucked away but worth a visitBeautiful hidden historical spot in Mostar. Highly recommend a visit. The signage to get there wasn’t great, but when you turn off (walking) the main road and come to a fork, walk to your left and it will be up the hill on the left. Welcoming your guide gave us lots of good information. Nice break after walking around the city. We were able to try on period clothing and learn about life during the Ottoman Empire. Definitely visit when in Mostar.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 1 October 2024
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Timmy J
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June 2024 • Solo
This is a must do in Mostar! Sadina is a wonderful tour guide who's passionate and well informed about the Ottoman Kajtaz family. You'll get the full experience of this the oldest house in Mostar and its history. You'll even get a drink of cold refreshing juice before the tour!
Thank you, Sadina!
Thank you, Sadina!
Written 9 July 2024
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oriol_cat
El Morell, Spain2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
It is a very nice and well preserved ottoman traditional house. Moreover, the man who takes care of the house is very friendly and explains some interesting facts about it. We greatly recommend to visit this house!
Written 21 August 2021
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Sarah L
New Britain, CT89 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
Beautiful hidden historical spot in Mostar. Highly recommend a visit. The signage to get there wasn’t great, but when you turn off (walking) the main road and come to a fork, walk to your left and it will be up the hill on the left. Welcoming your guide gave us lots of good information. Nice break after walking around the city. We were able to try on period clothing and learn about life during the Ottoman Empire. Definitely visit when in Mostar.
Written 1 October 2024
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Lana P
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Aug 2013 • Friends
This is not Turkish Kajtaz House, but Muslibegovic House. Kajtaz House is placed in the street Gase Ilica 21. Kajtaz House is under the UNESCO protection, and if you take a look on this site of Kajtaz House, you will realize that there is a difference - http://www.adristorical-lands.hercegovina.ba/index.php/en/tovisit-mostar/item/128-kajtaz-house-vist
Kajtaz House is built in 17th century, and by visiting this house you will be offered by the originally lemonade made by roses, so I suggesting you to correct this add and pay attention on it, and of course to visit the real Kajtaz House.
Kajtaz House is built in 17th century, and by visiting this house you will be offered by the originally lemonade made by roses, so I suggesting you to correct this add and pay attention on it, and of course to visit the real Kajtaz House.
Written 9 July 2014
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David D
Devon, UK27,653 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Saturday 11th June and this was the final place we were taken to on our Guided Walk of the Old Town of Mostar.
The old Ottoman house is hidden behind tall walls, we entered into the outer courtyard of the house though the wooden doors in the wall.
Here we learnt that the house had been been been built by a wealthy family back in the Ottoman times. The owner was the tax collector on behalf of the Empire.
From there we went through another set of doors which let us to the inner cobbled courtyard of the house. Where the kitchen, toilet and fountain are located.
There were a number of signs of opulence, the high walls around the house, the outside toilet and kitchen.
Although privately owned, this perfectly preserved example of an Ottoman House is now a National monument. There is an entrance fee of 2 KM, less than £1, children were free, this was included in our tour price, this goes to the owners. We were unable to enter the rooms downstairs, the owners used them for storage.
While we waited to go upstairs, another tour ahead of us, we sat in the covered area in the courtyard and drank some Turkish coffee, definitely an acquired taste.
Before we climbed the stairs we had to remove our shoes. At the top of the stsirs we found ourselves on a wooden veranda shich led us into a large sitting room where the ladies of the house would sit. There were the most wonderful coloured carpets on the floor.
On the left hand was the bedroom where the owner would sleep with his wife, it was permitted to have more than one wife.
At the rear was the best room, where the men would sit. Looking through the windows there were great views of the Neretva River below. Although the room is square a carved wooden circle in the ceiling gives the appearance that the room is circular as in a mosque.
We were informed that during the war there was do much devastation in the City, miraculously thus old house was virtually unscathed. It only lost a few tiles off the kitchen.
The old Ottoman house is hidden behind tall walls, we entered into the outer courtyard of the house though the wooden doors in the wall.
Here we learnt that the house had been been been built by a wealthy family back in the Ottoman times. The owner was the tax collector on behalf of the Empire.
From there we went through another set of doors which let us to the inner cobbled courtyard of the house. Where the kitchen, toilet and fountain are located.
There were a number of signs of opulence, the high walls around the house, the outside toilet and kitchen.
Although privately owned, this perfectly preserved example of an Ottoman House is now a National monument. There is an entrance fee of 2 KM, less than £1, children were free, this was included in our tour price, this goes to the owners. We were unable to enter the rooms downstairs, the owners used them for storage.
While we waited to go upstairs, another tour ahead of us, we sat in the covered area in the courtyard and drank some Turkish coffee, definitely an acquired taste.
Before we climbed the stairs we had to remove our shoes. At the top of the stsirs we found ourselves on a wooden veranda shich led us into a large sitting room where the ladies of the house would sit. There were the most wonderful coloured carpets on the floor.
On the left hand was the bedroom where the owner would sleep with his wife, it was permitted to have more than one wife.
At the rear was the best room, where the men would sit. Looking through the windows there were great views of the Neretva River below. Although the room is square a carved wooden circle in the ceiling gives the appearance that the room is circular as in a mosque.
We were informed that during the war there was do much devastation in the City, miraculously thus old house was virtually unscathed. It only lost a few tiles off the kitchen.
Written 12 June 2022
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atomikbob
3 contributions
June 2013
Our tour leader suggested this place as a we had the better part of a day in mostar, and we thought we would check it out to kill time. It's a tiny little place, and not worth the 2 euro entry, complete waste of time, don't bother
Written 3 June 2013
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IlPeloNellUovo
Atlantide33 contributions
We strongly recommend a visit to Kajtaz house, it will bring you back to the past and will make you feel time has stopped! We were very lucky to have the house only for the two of us so we could enjoy it and enjoy the company of Indira, the most stunning guide we could hope to find. She explained everything with detailed info and real passion, answered a lot of funny questions and even found way and time to chat on life in Mostar nowadays, which we were very interested about. Indira made my birthday very special. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Written 5 October 2014
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Julia A
UK10 contributions
Oct 2019
Lovely old Turkish dwelling, lots of artifacts and traditional costumes on display. The street and courtyard are cobbled so solid footware is essential. Snacks and drinks were delicious too and welcoming on a hot day.
Written 16 November 2019
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OneAddictedTraveler
Lake Elmo, MN4,117 contributions
Sept 2019
This is an actual home of a Turkish merchant. One can see how the other half lived in the past. Unfortunately it is hard to picture as it is very crowded, at least on our visit..
Written 17 October 2019
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Cleanuplady
Wokingham, UK32 contributions
Aug 2019
Fascinating chance to see how Mostar residents lived hundreds of years ago - host's grandmother had lived in the house so he had great stories.
Written 15 August 2019
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