Saints Philip and James Church, Mrkonjić Grad

Saints Philip and James Church in Mrkonjić Grad is a church building protected as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The structure displays religious architecture with elements that reflect its historical importance to the region.

The building was constructed during a time when religious structures played a central role in the life of the region and has been preserved as monumental heritage since then. Its status as a national monument indicates that it documents events and developments in the history of Mrkonjić Grad.

The church bears the names of two apostles and shows through its architecture and furnishings the religious traditions passed down through generations. Visitors can observe how local worshippers use this space and what role it holds in the spiritual life of the community.

Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active place of worship and appropriate behavior is expected, especially when services are taking place. It helps to ask locally about visiting times beforehand to plan a good moment for a visit.

The building has been an important religious site for multiple generations of worshippers and thus documents the continuity of faith life in Mrkonjić Grad over extended periods. This continuity makes it a significant witness to the development of the local community.

Location: Mrkonjić Grad

Inception: 1883

GPS coordinates: 44.41940,17.08440

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47