The Castle of Csókakő is situated northwest to Székesfehérvár at the edge of Vértes Mountain, 478 meters above sea level. The strategically important stronghold was first mentioned by historical sources that dating back to 1299. Looking over the ancient military road in the valley of the brook Gaja, the construction of the fortress was most likely in response to orders by King Béla the Fourth whose sincere intention was to build stonewalled castles in the aftermath of the annihilating havoc of the Mongol Invasion. Consequently, between the year 1242 and 1270 fifty new castles were built that firmly strengthened the defence of Hungary. The fortress building spree reached the strategically important Vértes Mountain. Under the Ottoman rule the Turks used it as an observation post.It was one the few castles that remained intact, escaping demolish by the Habsburgs, who had most of Hungary's castles destroyed. The fortress is surrounded by steep cliffs protecting it in three directions. Built in the 13th century the Upper Keep is the oldest part of the castle. In the XV.th. century a Lower Keep three times larger was constructed around it.
The village’s most precious building is the church built in 1772. It was consecrated to Saint Donát, the patron saint for wine-growers and vineyards.

Further information: csokako.hu