Kajtaz’s House
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CatharineB
Ottawa, Canada1,081 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Hidden 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!
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!
Written October 31, 2023
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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 August 21, 2021
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David D
Devon, UK20,414 contributions
Jun 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 June 12, 2022
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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 July 9, 2014
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IlPeloNellUovo
Atlantide32 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 October 5, 2014
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NorthWestTravelbag
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 November 16, 2019
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OneAddictedTraveler
Lake Elmo, MN4,110 contributions
Sep 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 October 17, 2019
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Cleanuplady
Wokingham, UK31 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 August 15, 2019
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Lizzie44186394
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK94 contributions
Aug 2019
You need to read about it beforehand as there didnt seem to be any information boards or commentary when we visited. However it's interesting to see
Written August 10, 2019
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viscountesslily
California279 contributions
Aug 2019
For 16kuna, you can see how a Turkish house would've looked like. You can do this visit in 10 minutes, 15 minutes tops.
Written August 6, 2019
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