Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Type: crkva

One of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans, built between 1863 and 1872 in the Byzantine style with five domes. It is known for its impressive architecture and richly decorated interior — the iconostasis is the work of Russian master Shelapin, and the frescoes were painted by prominent Russian and Serbian artists of that period. A witness to the multicultural history of Sarajevo, it is located in the city center in close proximity to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Old Synagogue. It is an active church of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Entrance is free and photography is allowed without flash.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Entrance to the church is free and open to visitors throughout the day. Quiet and respectful behavior inside the church is recommended.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Biciklo parking

garage/underground 🚶 1 min to the attraction (27m)

Address: VC5F+6V8, Trg oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović, Sarajevo

Parking "Dom Armije"

garage/underground 🚶 1 min to the attraction (70m)

Address: VC5F+4MH, Sarajevo

Parking “Tekija čikma”

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (119m)

Address: VC4G+W8J, Tekija - čikma, Sarajevo

Opening hours: 07:00–00:00

Phone: +387 33 246-780

Garage Park

garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (154m)

Address: Branilaca Sarajeva 49, Sarajevo

City Park Sarajevo

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (210m)

Address: Mula Mustafe Bašeskije BB, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Svećeničkog doma Vrhbosanske nadbiskupije

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (324m)

Address: VC6G+9GP, Josipa Štadlera 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 574-330

Parkiralište uz naplatu

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (358m)

Address: VC4C+FHP, Sarajevo

Svećenički Dom - Garage

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (362m)

Address: Josipa Štadlera 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 574-330

Parking KŠC Sarajevo

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (403m)

Address: Mehmed-paše Sokolovića 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 225-775

Parking sa naplatom

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (421m)

Address: VC4H+HRF, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking sa naplatom Liberty

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (604m)

Address: VC5J+VV8, Telali, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Sarajevske pivare

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (639m)

Address: Franjevačka 15, Sarajevo

Parking Beledija

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (650m)

Address: VC5M+H5W, Brodac, Sarajevo

e-Go Parking Vijećnica

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (650m)

Address: VC5M+G5X, Brodac, Sarajevo

PARKING 00-24 "MALI 84"

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (683m)

Address: Safvet-bega Bašagića 34, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 61 515 740

Underground Garage

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (684m)

Address: VC5M+79G, Avdage Šahinagića, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking za Bicikle Vijećnica

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (757m)

Address: VC5M+HPV, Bentbaša, Sarajevo

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