Kokořín Castle

Kokořín Castle

Kokořín Castle ( _cs. 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 eventually became dilapidated. It was repaired in 1911–1918 and nationalized in 1948. It has been a National Cultural Landmark since 2001. After the castle and the same-name village is named the whole nature preservation area of Kokořínsko.

External links

* [http://www.pruvodce.com/kokorin/index.php3 Hrad Kokořín]
* [http://www.zamky-hrady.cz/2/kokorin-e.htm Kokořín castle]


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