Kokorin castle  

The original castle was built probably in the 14th century. In the following century, it was razed by Hussites, but restored later. Following the Thirty Years' War, the Emperor ordered it to be razed, but it was not. However, it dilapidated to romantic ruins, which ravished many painters, as well as the great poet K. H. Mácha. The castle of Kokorin ranks among the places most favoured by visitors. Its romantic appearance, accentuated by its position on a sandstone rock, won its fame during the 19th century, when it was associated with the names of romantic writers and painters.
Hynek Berka from Duba built the castle in the second quarter of the 14th century, probably. Because of its difficult accessibility and uncomfortability, the castle was left uninhabited and slowly decayed. The written records from the 16th century described the castle as an empty and desolated one. 
The castle has preserved its romantic appearance mainly due to the edict of Ferdinand III. (made out after the Thirty Years War), according to which the castle was not allowed to be rebuilt.