Sänna Explained

Sänna
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:57.7408°N 26.785°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Võru County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Rõuge Parish
Population Total:55
Population As Of:2011 Census

Sänna (Sännä, German: Sennen) is a village in Rõuge Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 55.[1]

Poet and writer Artur Adson (1889–1977) grew up in Sänna village. Writer Juhan Jaik was born in Sänna.

Sänna manor

A manor has existed on the site since the Middle Ages, when it was a subsidiary manor to Vastseliina Castle. The present, wooden building however dates from 1875. Throughout history, the manor has belonged to several different Baltic German families, including the aristocratic families von Budberg, von Vietinghoff and von Fusch.[2] It currently houses a library and a community centre and is open to the public.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age. Statistics Estonia. 31 May 2013. 31 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Sänna Manor. Estonian Manors Portal. 6 December 2013.
  3. Web site: Sänna Culture Manor. Visit Estonia. 6 December 2013.