Old Orthodox Church, Sarajevo
The old orthodox church, as one of the oldest and most valuable cultural and historical monuments of Sarajevo, is among the oldest religious buildings in this area. It was first mentioned in Ottoman sources dating to 1539, but it is assumed that it was actually built on the older foundations.
The old orthodox church, as one of the oldest and most valuable cultural and historical monuments of Sarajevo, is among the oldest religious buildings in this area. It was first mentioned in Ottoman sources dating to 1539, but it is assumed that it was actually built on the older foundations.
As the outstanding architectural monument, with its extraordinary interior with examples of wood and stonemason's craft, the church is a unique example of well-preserved church architecture in this part of the world.
There is a museum based on its treasury, with a valuable collection of icons from 13th to 19th century, numerous manuscripts, liturgical and artistic exhibits.