Kasejovice brings together several historical perspectives: Jewish heritage, church architecture and railway history. A former synagogue now houses the Kasejovice Museum; the origins of the Church of St. James date back to around 1270, and a former railway water tower is dedicated to the Nepomuk–Blatná line. When choosing a destination, it is therefore helpful to consider which of these topics interests you most.
Jewish Heritage and Sacred Architecture
The former Jewish synagogue is a late Baroque building, probably built in the centre of the Jewish ghetto in the second half of the 18th century. The Kasejovice Museum is now housed in the building. Thus, the building’s former religious use and its present-day function as a museum come together in one place.
The Jewish cemetery in Kasejovice adds its own timeline to this history: its earliest written mention dates from 1669. It contains 510 surviving tombstones; the oldest dates from 1686. The two dates refer to different things: 1669 is the earliest mention of the cemetery, while 1686 is the date of the oldest surviving tombstone.
The Church of St. James offers a different architectural accent. Its origins date back to around 1270. At the main entrance, it retains a richly moulded Gothic stepped portal with two engaged columns. Along with the late Baroque synagogue, the portal brings different architectural forms and periods in Kasejovice into focus.
The Square, Town Hall and Exhibitions
A Baroque fountain stands in the centre of the square. Kasejovice Town Hall, by contrast, is a Renaissance building that was remodelled into its present form in 1868 after several fires. The fountain and town hall therefore offer two distinct architectural points of reference: the fountain’s Baroque design and the town hall’s Renaissance architecture, together with its later remodelling history.
The former railway water tower houses a permanent exhibition with ten panels on the history of the Nepomuk–Blatná railway line. The tower was declared a technical monument in 2020. Another permanent exhibition in the granary covers Kasejovice during the imperial era, in the time of Masaryk and during the Protectorate. The two exhibitions have different focuses: one is dedicated to the railway line, while the other explores the town’s history across several historical periods. Opening arrangements may change; check the available visiting options before your visit.
Getting There and Thematic Connections
Kasejovice railway station is on the Nepomuk–Blatná railway line 192 and is part of the integrated transport system. Service information may change; check the current timetable before travelling.
Kasejovice is also connected to the Way of St. James and is part of the Jewish Route in the Pilsen Region. In addition to local buildings and exhibitions, two different thematic connections are therefore worth noting: the Way of St. James and Jewish cultural heritage in the region.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Kasejovice, its historical highlights can help guide your trip planning. Consider whether you are particularly interested in Jewish heritage, sacred architecture or railway history. This can help you decide whether Kasejovice fits the topics you want to focus on during your trip.
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For the overview of the wider area: Plzeň-Jih.
