Discover Sása

The protected Gavurky area, historic churches and a local history dating back to the Middle Ages give Sása a multifaceted character. This allows you to explore the town either through a short nature visit or through specific cultural and historical landmarks.

Nature observation in the Gavurky area

The protected Gavurky area is suitable for a short walk or easy nature observation. The nearest access point from Sása is approximately 2 km away. Gavurky extends across the cadastral territories of the municipalities of Sása and Dobrá Niva, covers 57.4 hectares and lies at an elevation of 444 to 470 metres above sea level. The area therefore lies within both municipalities.

Churches on the hill and in the town

The Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria stands on Kašteľ Hill in Sása. It was built at the end of the first half of the 13th century as a single-nave, Late Romanesque church. A fortification consisting of several walls and ditches, two metres high and wide, was built around the Catholic church. It is precisely this combination of a religious building and a fortification that makes the site an illustrative destination for travellers who wish to view architecture not only according to stylistic periods, but also in the context of its historical surroundings.

Another sight is the Evangelical church in Sása. The Neoclassical building was constructed from 1894 to 1899. Inside, it has a hall-like space with a straight altar end and a wooden beamed ceiling. The church is in very good condition and continues to serve its purpose. Thus, alongside the older Catholic church, Sása has a considerably later religious building with its own architectural language.

The history of Sása

The first written record of Sása dates from 1332 and 1337, when the town was mentioned in papal tithe registers. In 1351, Sása was granted town privileges corresponding to those of Babiná and Dobrá Niva. These two years mark important stages in the history of the town and provide a clear chronological framework for its historical orientation.

The memorial house in Sása is the former Roman Catholic parish house. It was built in the Baroque style in the mid-18th century; Andrej Truchlý-Sitniansky worked there. The building’s former function remains an essential part of its classification and should not be equated with a present-day ecclesiastical purpose.

Getting your bearings and hiking route

The bus stops in Sása include Kameňolom, Pod lipkami, MŠ, Stred and Podskalka. A hiking route runs through Babiná, Sása and Zaježová. This provides various starting points for travel planning: a protected area with a short access route, several historic religious buildings, a memorial house that formerly served as a parish house, and a route connecting Sása with Babiná and Zaježová.

Further destinations for travel orientation: Kráľová, Sliač, Kováčová, Ostrá Lúka, Bzovská Lehôtka, Dubové, Lukavica, Veľká Lúka.

For the wider travel overview: Zvolen.