Saara: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Saara combines a long milling tradition with a distinctive local landmark: St. Christopher's Church has a characteristic clock face on its clock tower. Anyone interested in local culture and striking buildings will find a specific point of interest here. You can rent a holiday apartment in Saara.
Geographical Setting
Saara lies in a broad valley where the Pleiße and Sprotte rivers meet.
History
Saara was first recorded in 1181 in the tithe register of Bosau Monastery under the name “Zarowe”. The history of the municipality interprets the name as referring to a Slavic settlement on land made arable through slash-and-burn clearance.
Culture
In the surrounding area of Saara are Gnandstein, the castle chapel, the Meuselwitz concentration camp subcamp, Tegkwitz St. Mary's Church, Weißer Berg and Schafberg.
In the wider regional surroundings of Saara are Meuselwitz Palace, the Karl May Cave and Bärloch. Meuselwitz Palace is a specific point of interest for visitors interested in palaces.
The area around Saara is described as having restored manor houses and half-timbered houses.
Landscape
Saara lies in the Altenburg-Schmölln loess hill country, which is part of the Leipzig Lowland Bay.
As the next planning step, you can then select a holiday apartment for your stay in Saara.
To the higher-level travel overview: Altenburg Land.
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