Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
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Resnet
Boston, MA23 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
This church is an insult to Christianity: It claims to be open daily 8-17:30, but I went at 17:00, and again at 11 and 14:30, all being rejected by the old door keeper with a straight face. No event was happening at the time of my visit and the door was not locked. I've never been to a church that rejects visitors like this one.
Written 26 May 2024
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VildanSCN
Kyiv, Ukraine4 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
The man in charge of the items at the entrance like candles and so on is extremely rude and makes a tourist feel terrible due to his bad manners. Religion is a concept that should welcome any community in today's world but this man is full of hatred towards tourists and shows his disrespect explicitly. The authority should find a solution for this man lacking many things. This beautiful structure and house of religion does not deserve this notoriety. Shame.
Written 5 February 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,264 contributions
May 2023
The Cathedral Church of the Nativity of Theotokos is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans. Built in eastern Baroque style, the building conforms to Western Christianity cathedral designs, it otherwise conforms to Serbo-Byzantine ground plan and interior structure. The interior decorations are a mixture of Byzantine and Baroque. The most dramatic features of the exterior are the bell tower and five domes. The bell tower is topped with a bulbous Baroque. The central dome is not centred when viewed from the exterior, but is centred on the interior space. It’s also much larger than the other four subsidiary domes.
The interiors are much smaller than the exterior would suggest, but similar in plan to Byzantine churches. The ceilings are decorated with stars against a deep blue background and supported by Romanesque arches on Corinthian columns. Like all Orthodox churches, the iconostasis is at the front of the church and designed in Baroque with paintings representing Orthodox saints, Orthodox monarchs and Jesus in the central panel, all painted in Baroque style. The walls are not copiously decorated like many Orthodox cathedral, but mostly decorated on the columns and arches with slavic geometric patterns . One of the more unusual features is a spiral staircase wrapped around a supporting column leading to a pulpit.
The interiors are much smaller than the exterior would suggest, but similar in plan to Byzantine churches. The ceilings are decorated with stars against a deep blue background and supported by Romanesque arches on Corinthian columns. Like all Orthodox churches, the iconostasis is at the front of the church and designed in Baroque with paintings representing Orthodox saints, Orthodox monarchs and Jesus in the central panel, all painted in Baroque style. The walls are not copiously decorated like many Orthodox cathedral, but mostly decorated on the columns and arches with slavic geometric patterns . One of the more unusual features is a spiral staircase wrapped around a supporting column leading to a pulpit.
Written 9 June 2023
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MitziMarmot
Casper, WY1,609 contributions
Dec 2019
This impressive church is right off the pedestrian walkway across from a park. There are many pretty details in its architecture, so it's worth the short detour in order to view it.
Written 24 February 2020
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Claudia-M K
Beira, Mozambique144 contributions
Mar 2016
This should also be a must for all Sarajevo visitors. Formerly Sarajevo was called the European Jerusalem, as there is religious buildings from Catholics, Muslims, Jews and Orthodox around. Unfortunately most of the orthodox People were forced to leave this predominantly Muslim town. Therefore it is important that this church was renovated and is being visited as a sign of religious multiculturism
Written 31 October 2016
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Nuclear G
Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina13 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
Congregational Church in Sarajevo is one of te largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. The church is located in the center of the city, right next to the Faculty of Economics, on the right side of the river Miljacka. This cathedral is dedicated to the Birth of Holy Mother of God.
During the war, this church was not damaged. However, because of the years that have passed, reconstruction was performed after the war and from donation of Greece.
During the war, this church was not damaged. However, because of the years that have passed, reconstruction was performed after the war and from donation of Greece.
Written 25 November 2014
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C K M
Denver, CO67 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral is large and beautiful. The breath-taking inside makes one feel they have entered the world beyond. It is just a short visit, but well worth the time. Buildt in 1863, none of the Orthodox Churches suffered damage from the 1991-95 war.
Written 19 October 2014
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MGTravel75
Manchester, UK464 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Different church to others, well maintained and clean looking building, in use and so close to other attractions. Amazing how much you can see in 1 day with everything so close together
Written 22 January 2023
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June A
Surrey, UK2,755 contributions
May 2019
This impressive looking Cathedral sits not far from the main shopping street in downtown Sarajevo in a small green area - entrance is inexpensive and worth it, although the church is only open during limited hours. Said to be one of the largest Serbian Orthordox Churches in the Balkans the interior is every bit as impressive as the exterior.
Written 19 January 2020
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IN_Travelers47906
West Lafayette, IN4,739 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
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.
Written 27 July 2019
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We plan to visit in June 2016, on a Saturday. What are the visiting hours of the cathedral?
Written 21 May 2016
Hi! I visited the location without thinking about the schedule at noon and the people around me said it is usually open throughout the day for tourists and people who want to pray and of course, on Sunday mornings for the mass and during holidays.
Written 23 May 2016
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