Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Mostar, Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Bjelusine, Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is a Serbian Orthodox church in Mostar with a length of 50 meters and a width of 26 meters, built entirely from natural stone. The building displays a blend of architectural styles and stands in the city center.
Construction began in 1863 under architect Andrey Damyanov and was completed in 1873, creating the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans at that time. The project received support from the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the political conditions of the era.
The cathedral displays three clock faces with Roman, Arabic, and Old Church Slavonic numerals, reflecting the diverse communities that shaped the city. Visitors see these symbols when standing in front of the building, representing different cultural traditions side by side.
The site is located centrally in Mostar and is reachable on foot from other historical landmarks. Visitors should note that ongoing restoration work may limit access to certain areas.
Sultan Abdulaziz of the Ottoman Empire personally financed the construction, while Ottoman field marshal Omar Lütfi Pasha donated the land for the building. This support from both the highest authorities shows the extraordinary importance of the project in the region.
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