Holiday Apartment in Sasinkovo – History and Landscape

Sasinkovo can be explored through a history that dates back to 1256: at that time, the place was first mentioned under the name Sag. In 1256, Sag appears as a settlement of royal fishermen. The designation Sag belongs to the historical first mention and is not used as the current name. The classification as a royal fishing settlement applies exclusively to the year 1256. From 1412, Sasinkovo belonged to the Hlohovec estate. Historically, the place was also associated with agriculture and viticulture; in the past, the inhabitants were predominantly active in these areas.

History

The historical references range from the first mention in the 13th century to belonging to the Hlohovec estate from 1412 onward. Sasinkovo was initially mentioned under the name Sag and belonged to the Hlohovec estate from 1412. In the past, the inhabitants were predominantly engaged in agriculture and viticulture. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is also one of the older testimonies of the place: it dates from around 1772. Agriculture and viticulture were formerly among the fields of activity in which the inhabitants predominantly worked, and thus formed part of Sasinkovo's historical development.

Landscape

Sasinkovo lies in the southwestern part of the Nitrianska loess hills. The village is situated on an upper tributary of the Jarč stream. The cadastral area contains islands of thermophilous oak forests with black locust trees. The surface of this area consists of young Tertiary deposits covered by loess. The islands of thermophilous oak forests with black locust trees are located in the cadastral area. There, the surface is covered by loess and consists of young Tertiary deposits. The Jarč stream is an upper tributary.

Culture

The château of Sasinkovo is a Secession-style building with Neo-Baroque elements and was remodeled at the beginning of the 20th century. The château was first mentioned toward the end of the 16th century. Its history extends from this first mention to the remodeling at the beginning of the 20th century. The Secession-style building features Neo-Baroque elements, and the château was remodeled at the beginning of the 20th century. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk complements this historical and architectural aspect of the place with an independent testimony from the 18th century.

Religious Buildings

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria was built in 1802. It has a main altar dating from the period when the church was built, is in good condition, and continues to serve its religious purpose. The Protestant church stands next to it and was built in 1935. It has a hall with a semicircular altar end and an integrated tower. It too is in good condition and continues to serve its religious purpose.

Château Grounds

In addition to the château building, the château grounds of Sasinkovo also include an extensive park. The château is currently privately owned.

Other Places

Jalšové, Šulekovo, Dvorníky, Freistadt, Koplotovce, Kľačany, Leopoldov, Tekolďany

To the higher-level travel overview: Hlohovec District.