Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Saborna crkva Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice
A Serbian Orthodox cathedral completed in 1872 in a blend of Baroque and Byzantine styles, with an elaborate iconostasis inside.
This cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. It was built by the Sarajevo Orthodox community through public fundraising in the late Ottoman period. Its exterior blends Baroque and Byzantine elements, and its five domes stand out. The interior's carved wooden iconostasis and chandeliers are very ornate. In front of the church, on Liberation Square (Trg oslobođenja), elderly locals play large outdoor chess, a familiar street scene. Admission is free, and visitors should dress appropriately. It is less than 300 metres from the Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral and a mosque, reflecting Sarajevo's reputation as the 'Jerusalem of Europe.'
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Gallery 11/07/95
- Ferhadija Street & Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Latin Bridge & Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- War Childhood Museum
- Emperor's Mosque