Church Hill in Aizpute, Archaeological site and hillfort in Aizpute, Latvia.
Church Hill in Aizpute is an archaeological site containing the remains of a medieval castle built on a river-facing rise. The terrain still displays the traces of the former fortification through its elevated landforms and settlement patterns.
The castle was founded in the 13th century by the Livonian Bishopric of Courland and first recorded in documents during 1338. The site fell into disuse following political changes, and its materials were later repurposed for local construction projects.
The hilltop served as a protective stronghold for the region's inhabitants and represented local authority for centuries. Today visitors can observe how the landscape itself still reflects the medieval importance of this location.
The site is easily accessible from the town and offers views over the surrounding landscape from its elevated position. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as the ground is uneven and can be muddy in wet conditions.
Excavations conducted in the 1920s uncovered wall fragments and building materials from the medieval fortification, providing clues to its former layout. These discoveries resulted in official protection status being granted by Latvia's cultural authorities.
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