Cathedral of Jesus' Heart

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The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart (Bosnian: Katedrala Srca Isusova) in Sarajevo is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is commonly referred to as the "Sarajevo Cathedral". It is the seat of the Vrhbosanski Archbishop (currently msgr. Vinko Puljić) and center of Catholic worship in the city. The Cathedral is located in the city's Old Town district.

The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart was built in honor of "Jesus' Sacred Heart", an important Catholic concept. It was constructed by architect Josip Vancaš in the 1880s. The Cathedral was built in the neo-Gothic style of Cathedrals, with elements of Romanesque architecture. Vancaš modeled it after the Notre-Dame de Paris. Work began on August 25, 1884, and was completed in the same month in 1889. The Bishop of Dubrovnik was present for the opening.

The building was damaged during the Siege of Sarajevo, but was in a fixable condition, not completely destroyed. The damage has since been fixed. The design above the door to the Cathedral is part of the flag and seal of Sarajevo Canton.