Sasnava: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Sasnava is located 13 kilometres northeast of MarijampolÄ— and near the A5 Via Baltica highway. You can rent a holiday apartment in Sasnava. This location is a specific point of reference for travellers who include MarijampolÄ— and the A5 Via Baltica in their travel plans.

Nature

Sasnava lies on the banks of the Sasna River.

History

Sasnava was first mentioned in writing in 1775; the first wooden church was built in 1817. These two historical milestones provide a specific point of reference for visitors interested in cultural history.

Historically, Sasnava was an important centre of the Lithuanian national revival in Suvalkija and was associated with the book smugglers known as knygnešiai.

Further Orientation

Sasnava's growth in the 19th century was encouraged by the Saint Petersburg–Warsaw highway and the Kazlų Rūda–Marijampolė railway line; the railway station is 6 kilometres from the town.

During the Soviet era, a town park was improved.

Other options for further selection include Gudeliai, Marijampolė, Šakiai, Vilkaviškis, Gelgaudiškis and Kazlų Rūda.

To the higher-level travel overview: MarijampolÄ— County.