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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sight4.6 · 3 3524.1 · 380≈ 32 minFree entry1.1 km from the center
The primary Catholic cathedral of Bosnia and Herzegovina, presiding over the pedestrian Ferhadija promenade in central Sarajevo. Built between 1884 and 1889 by architect Josip Vancaš, it blends Neo-Gothic verticality with Romanesque details. Its twin 43-metre bell towers dominate the streetscape, while a bronze statue of Pope John Paul II honours his historic 1997 post-war visit. A red Sarajevo Rose marks the pavement outside.
Highlights
- Twin 43-metre Neo-Gothic bell towers
- Bronze statue of Pope John Paul II outside the portal
- Memorial Sarajevo Rose embedded in the forecourt stones
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 17:30 |
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