Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is built of red and yellow travertine stone from Mesopotamia, with walls in three layers: stone, reinforced concrete and brick. Its domes are covered in golden stainless steel from Siberia. The bell tower rises 47 metres and the dome 22.5 metres, making it the tallest religious building in Banja Luka.
The Church of the Holy Trinity was built from 1925 to 1929 and consecrated in 1939. German bombing damaged its apse on 12 April 1941, and the Ustaša authorities then forced Serbs, Jews and Roma to demolish it brick by brick. A Partisan monument later occupied the site; after its removal in 1993, Patriarch Pavle consecrated the foundations of the new Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
The interior features an ornately carved iconostasis and a large chandelier with an image of Christ visible in the dome above. These details create a visual focal point that draws visitors' attention when they enter.
The cathedral is located in central Banja Luka and is easily accessible on foot. Be mindful of opening times and respect the active religious use of the space when visiting.
The building employs a three-layer wall construction combining travertine stone, reinforced concrete, and brick, topped with golden stainless steel domes. This mix of materials makes it a noteworthy example of modern reconstruction with a classical appearance.
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