Bosnien und Herzegowina

Religiöse Stätten in Bosnien und Herzegowina

Religious Landmarks

This collection spans the diverse religious landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring Ottoman-era mosques, Serbian Orthodox monasteries, and Neo-Gothic cathedrals. Highlights include the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in Sarajevo, and the Ashkenazi Synagogue, the city's primary Jewish place of worship. The list also features significant Orthodox sites like the Žitomislić Monastery, dating back to the 16th century, and the reconstructed Holy Trinity Cathedral in Mostar, reflecting the region's complex history and architectural evolution.

Religious Landmarks — Karte

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Baş Çarşı

Also known as the Havadža Durak Mosque, this 16th-century Ottoman structure features a single dome and a stone minaret. Located in the heart of Sarajevo's old bazaar, it was built in 1528 and is noted for its distinctive floral interior decorations.

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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Catholic church in Sarajevo; commonly referred as the Sarajevo Cathedral, it is the largest cathedral in…

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Ashkenazi Synagogue

Sarajevo Synagogue is Sarajevo's primary and largest synagogue and is located on the south bank of the river Miljacka.

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Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo

Completed in 1868, this is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. The three-nave basilica features five domes and a gilded iconostasis painted by Russian artists, blending Neo-Baroque and Neo-Serbian architectural elements.

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Ferhadija Mosque

Ferhadija Mosque, also known as Ferhat Pasha Mosque, is a central building in the city of Sarajevo built by Bosnian Sanjak-bey Ferhad-beg…

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Manastir Dobrun

A 14th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery located near Višegrad. It is known for its well-preserved medieval frescoes, including depictions of Emperor Dušan, and its dramatic setting beneath a rocky cliff.

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Hercegovačka Gračanica

The Hercegovačka Gračanica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in Trebinje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Žitomislić Monastery

A 16th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the Neretva valley. Dedicated to the Annunciation, the complex was meticulously reconstructed following its destruction in 1992 and serves as a major spiritual center in Herzegovina.

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Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity or Trinity Cathedral may refer to:

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Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara

Located within the Andrićgrad complex in Višegrad, this modern Orthodox church was completed in 2013. Its architecture is inspired by the medieval Visoki Dečani Monastery, featuring traditional Byzantine and Romanesque stylistic elements.