Serbian Orthodox Cathedral (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina): Tours & Tickets
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- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
When walking around the centre of Sarajevo, it is hard to miss this tremendous building. It is located alongside one of the small central parks and the main pedestrianised street is nearby too. Unfortunately, it was not open at the time of my visit.
Completed in the 1860’s it is one of the largest Serbian orthodox Churches in the Balkans. Located Just a block or so from the Catholic Cathedral, it is wonderfully ornate and photogenic, but you must pay 1 Euro for admission.
During the war the cathedral was covered in wooden plates to protect the exterior as much as possible. Entry for tourists costs 2 Bosnian Marks. No photography is permitted, but the attendant is not very attentive, and there are 2 large pillars which obscure you from view if…
Walking down the pedestrian lane, I noted this big, beautiful church. I went inside, admired its beautiful icons, said my prayers and moved to visit other Sarajevo's attractions. Taking pictures inside this church is not allowed. There are staff watching visitors' compliance to…
This Serbian Orthodox Cathedral is part of the country history. It's very quiet inside. Unfortunately it's not allowed to take picture.
