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 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.
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