Kokořín


Kokořín is a municipality and village in Mělník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Kokořín is known for the Kokořín Castle.
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Administrative division

Kokořín consists of six municipal parts :
  • Kokořín
  • Březinka
  • Janova Ves
  • Kokořínský Důl
  • Šemanovice
  • Truskavna

Geography

Kokořín is located about northeast of Mělník and north of Prague. It lies in the Ralsko Uplands. The highest point is the hill Spálený vrch at above sea level. The entire municipal territory lies in the Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Kokořín is from 1320.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark is the Kokořín Castle. It was originally a medieval fortress carved in the local sandstone. In the mid-14th century, it was rebuilt into the castle. Today it is open to the public and offers guided tours.
Kokořín Chateau is a small rural Baroque castle from the mid-18th century.

Notable people