Ferhadija Mosque
A 16th-century Ottoman mosque destroyed in 1993 and painstakingly reconstructed, reopening in 2016. Free to visit outside prayer times and a powerful symbol of the city's resilience.
Church in Banja Luka
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
A striking Serbian Orthodox cathedral completed in 2004, with golden domes visible across the city. Free entry and notable modern religious architecture in a city still shaped by recent history.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Trg srpskih vladara 3, 78000 Banja Luka
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Banja Luka
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Gospodska Street
The main pedestrian boulevard and social heart of Banja Luka, lined with cafes and Habsburg-era facades. Free to walk and the best place to experience the city's relaxed cafe culture.
Kastel Fortress
A Roman-era fortress on the banks of the Vrbas river, rebuilt through Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian periods. The grounds are open and free, with riverside walks along the ramparts.
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The whole of Banja Luka