Discover Dušejov

Dušejov appeals to culture enthusiasts with two specific details: St. Bartholomew’s Church preserves a stone baptismal font from the original church and a bell dating from 1698. Near the village stands the Křížový kámen, with three crosses of different designs.

Dušejov at a glance

• At St. Bartholomew’s Church: a stone baptismal font from the original church and a bell dating from 1698 in the tower.
• Near Dušejov: the Křížový kámen with three irregular crosses.

St. Bartholomew’s Church: Baptismal Font and Bell

Inside St. Bartholomew’s Church, two distinct cultural features come together. The stone baptismal font comes from the original church; the bell is in the tower and dates from 1698. The font is thus distinguished by its origins, while the bell is identified by a specific year and its location.

The church’s history offers two different points of interest: the baptismal font’s connection to the original church and the date of the bell. An object linked to the original church and a dated feature in the tower can therefore be seen side by side. Anyone interested in church furnishings will find both a stone baptismal font and a bell with a precise date here.

The Křížový kámen and its three crosses

The Křížový kámen lies close to Dušejov. It is a stone bearing three irregular crosses. The largest stands in the middle: a Latin cross on a stepped base. To its left is a smaller Latin cross, also on a stepped base; to the right is a smaller cross with a diamond-shaped top.

A Latin cross can be recognized by its longer vertical shaft and shorter crossbar. A stepped base consists of several tiers that recede inward. The diamond-shaped top creates a different visual endpoint, so the three symbols do not look like repetitions of the same design. The terms for the base and the top refer to different parts of the design: the base is beneath the cross, while the diamond-shaped top forms the upper end of the cross on the right. Their position and structure make it possible to distinguish the three shapes.

Cultural interests and finding accommodation

The church and the stone offer two different ways to explore Dušejov’s cultural history. At St. Bartholomew’s, the font’s origins and the bell’s date draw attention to details of the church; at the Křížový kámen, the arrangement, outlines, and structure of the three crosses take center stage. If you are interested in church furnishings and their origins, the church is the place to focus on. If you want to compare shapes, the stone offers clear differences. This distinction can help with planning your trip: you can decide whether to pay more attention to the church furnishings or to the crosses’ visual forms.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Dušejov

How large is the middle cross on the Křížový kámen?

The middle and largest Latin cross on a stepped base measures 68 × 29 cm.

For the regional travel overview: Okres Jihlava.