Kokořín Castle
Kokořín Castle (Czech: Hrad Kokořín) is a castle located some 10 km (6 mi) northeast of Mělník, Czech Republic. It was built in the first half of the 14th century by order of Hynek Berka z Dubé. It was heavily damaged during the Hussite Wars and stood in ruins until the reconstruction campaign of 1911–1918. It was nationalized in 1948 and has been designated a national cultural landmark since 2001. The nature preserve of takes its name from this castle.
External links[]
- (in Czech) Hrad Kokořín
- (in English) Kokořín castle
- virtual show
Coordinates: 50°26′25″N 14°34′36″E / 50.44028°N 14.57667°E
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Categories:
- Mělník District
- Castles in the Central Bohemian Region
- National Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic
- Czech castle stubs