Sasovo, Russia
Сасово
Sasovo is a town of 29,858 people in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, founded in 1642.
Why visit Sasovo
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Паровоз Л-3498.
Weather in Sasovo
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About Sasovo
Sasovo (Russian: Са́сово) is a town in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Tsna River (Oka's basin) 184 kilometers (114 mi) southeast of Ryazan. Population: 28,118 (2010 census); 30,736 (2002 census); 35,875 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks29
Сасовский историко-краеведческий музей
Museum · 1.0 km
56 Вокзальная улица, Сасово
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes17
5 more on the map.
History
Sasovo was founded in 1642 and granted town status in 1926. In the early 17th century, the village of Sasovo was owned by the descendants of Siberian Khan Kuchum who also ruled in Kasim Khanate at that time.
From the History section of Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship3
Часовня Святителя Николая Чудотворца
Church · Orthodox · 0.8 km
7 Новый переулок, Сасово
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare13
Map of Sasovo
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Pitelino 26 km north, about 26 min by car
- Yambirno 28 km southeast, about 28 min by car
- Chuchkovo 32 km west, about 32 min by car
- Shatsk 39 km south, about 39 min by car
- Kadom 42 km northeast, about 42 min by car
- Yermish’ 51 km northeast, about 51 min by car
- Putyatino 56 km west, about 56 min by car
- Umet 57 km southeast, about 57 min by car
- Yavas 61 km east, about 1 h by car
- Udarnyy 61 km east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sasovo culture center building (05), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (04), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (06), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (03), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (08), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (07), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (02), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (11), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo culture center building (10), Сергей Болашенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast, Russia - panoramio, Senin Roman, CC BY 3.0
- Церковь в Сасово, Shade Of Stalker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gimpressionism, Vasily B, CC BY 3.0
- Orchid, Vasily B, CC BY 3.0
- First Green Tree Of 2015, Vasily B, CC BY 3.0
- The Church Under Construction, Vasily B, CC BY 3.0
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