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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Cathedral·Ferhadija

The neo-Gothic cathedral

About Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built between 1884 and 1889 to a design by Josip Vancaš, in a neo-Gothic style inspired by Notre-Dame in Dijon. Its twin towers appear on the city’s coat of arms and flag.

Why it's on our list

  • Neo-Gothic
  • Built 1884–89
  • On the city’s flag

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sacred Heart Cathedral before you go.

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