Kasejovice: History and Architecture

Those choosing Kasejovice as a destination for a stay will find several clearly distinct themes: Jewish heritage, religious and architectural history, and railway connections. These themes can help you choose what to focus on based on your interests. If you are planning an overnight stay, you can combine your choice of destination with a search for hotels in Kasejovice. Both the historic buildings and the different themes of the permanent exhibitions are worth considering when deciding where to travel.

Jewish Heritage and Historic Sites

The Kasejovice Museum is housed in the former Jewish synagogue. The late Baroque building was probably constructed in the center of the Jewish ghetto in the second half of the 18th century. Another point of interest is the Jewish cemetery in Kasejovice: its earliest written mention dates to 1669. There are 510 surviving tombstones; the oldest dates from 1686. These dates refer to different things—the first written mention of the cemetery and the age of the oldest surviving tombstone.

Church, Town Hall, and Fountain

The Church of St. James is believed to date from around 1270. At its main entrance, it retains a richly molded Gothic stepped portal with two engaged columns. Thus, alongside the church’s approximate age, specific features of its architecture are also in focus. The town hall is a Renaissance building that was remodeled into its present form in 1868 after several fires. There is also a Baroque fountain in the center of Kasejovice’s square. The years 1270 and 1868 refer to different periods: the approximate construction date of the church and the remodeling of the town hall into its present form.

Railway History and Permanent Exhibitions

Kasejovice railway station is on the Nepomuk–Blatná line 192 and is part of the integrated transport system. If you are planning to travel by train, check the timetable and current travel information before your trip; service details may change. The former railway water tower is also part of the town’s railway history. It was declared a technical monument in 2020. The tower houses a permanent exhibition with ten panels about the history of the Nepomuk–Blatná line.

Another permanent exhibition in the granary covers the town during the Imperial era, in the time of Masaryk, and during the Protectorate. The exhibitions have different focuses: the water tower covers the railway line, while the granary covers the town’s history during these three periods. If you plan to visit either exhibition, check the visitor arrangements in advance, as opening arrangements may change.

Route Connections to Help Plan Your Trip

Kasejovice is connected to the Way of St. James and is part of the Jewish Route in the Pilsen Region. These route connections offer additional ways to explore the destination’s local themes. When choosing your stay, you might first consider whether you are most interested in Jewish heritage, architecture, or railway history. You can then search specifically for hotels in Kasejovice.

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