Place to visit
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo is an Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo (Saborna crkva u Sarajevu) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bosnia and Herzegovina on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo · Temples
- Local name
- Saborna crkva u Sarajevu
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SJJ Sarajevo, 8.4 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.85822, 18.42519
What it is and where
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo is an Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo (Saborna crkva u Sarajevu) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bosnia and Herzegovina on this site.
It is in Sarajevo, where this site lists 159 more places to see, 3.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.85822, 18.42519; the nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, Sarajevo), 8.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:04
- FebBetter not10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulPossible14:58
- AugPossible13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecBetter not8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bosnia and Herzegovina
To enter Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The European Health Insurance Card isn't valid: get travel insurance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bosnia and Herzegovina checklist. Currency: Convertible mark (BAM), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- National Gallery of Bosnia and HerzegovinaArt Museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina76 m
- Sarajevo 80s MuseumMuseum102 m
- Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and HerzegovinaLiterary and performing arts museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina125 m
- Museum of Crimes against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995Museum125 m
- Army HallArmy Hall of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo130 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Temples
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque: Mosque in Sarajevo
- Ferhat Pasha Mosque: mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo: cathedral in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Emperor's Mosque: Mosque
- Karađoz Bey Mosque: mosque in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Banja Luka: Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo?
It is an Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo (Saborna crkva u Sarajevu in the local language) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bosnia and Herzegovina on this site.
When is the best time to visit Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sarajevo?
The nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 8.4 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bosnia and Herzegovina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo 80s Museum, Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The rest is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
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