Čejč offers several distinct reasons to visit: church history, a memorial plaque, geological features, a biocentre with ponds and a wine tradition. You can choose your focus rather than reducing the town to a single theme. Visitors interested in cultural history will find different points of interest from those who want to focus on the landscape, fossils or wine.

History at the Church, Chapel and Memorial Plaque

The Church of St. Vendelín is first mentioned in 1222 and was consecrated in 1257. It has a Baroque altarpiece on the main altar, featuring a painting of its patron saint, St. Vendelín; the chronogram dates the painting to 1731. The three dates mark different milestones: the early mention, the consecration and, later, the altarpiece painting. This makes it possible to understand the church both through its history and through a specific work of art.

In the Lúčky district, the Chapel of St. Vendelín stands at the intersection of three roads, partly shaded by a centuries-old lime tree. The intersection and tree provide a specific landmark for finding your way around the district. The memorial plaque to Čejč’s Jewish residents offers another form of remembrance: it commemorates the deportation of 49 people from Čejč to concentration camps, of whom six survived. The figures make the local significance of this memorial clear.

Geology and Landscape

At the Výchoz natural monument, geological features meet a history of resource extraction. The man-made exposure was created by sand and lignite mining on the wooded slopes of the former lake “Čejčské jezero”. Fossil shells of the snail Melanopsis posterior and the mussel Congeria ornithopsis are found there. For those interested in geology, the particular significance lies in the connection between the former lake, mining and fossils: the exposure was created artificially and also offers a glimpse into past life forms.

The Pod Dráhou biocentre offers a different focus. Its three ponds cover a combined area of nearly 1 ha and help retain water in the landscape. The site also provides a habitat for numerous plant and animal species, including insects, birds and reptiles. The nature-related attractions therefore highlight two distinct aspects: Výchoz connects landscape history with fossils, while Pod Dráhou combines water retention with habitats for many species.

Wine, Spring and Routes

An open wine cellar event is held regularly at Pod Búdama. It is open to the general public and offers a chance to socialise and talk about wine with local winemakers. As the event takes place on specific dates, check the dates before travelling. The wine cellar area itself also attracts visitors with its picturesque appearance and distinctive atmosphere. The wine theme thus combines a recurring event with a unique sense of place.

The Heliga sulphur spring emerges from a stone well on the edge of town. An approximately 600 m-long paved country road leads to the Pod Dráhou biocentre. The route alongside the railway to Mutěnice was paved in 2024; via Mutěnka, Čejč can be reached comfortably and safely as far as Kyjov. If you plan to use this route, check the surface conditions beforehand, as they may change.

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