Church Hill in Aizpute

The hillfort rises 10 meters above the right bank of the Tebra River, reaching approximately 60 meters above sea level with dimensions of 120 by 50 meters.

The site contained the castle of the Livonian Bishopric of Courland from the 13th century, first documented in written records during 1338 as Hasepotten.

Archaeological excavations in 1922 uncovered fragments of castle walls, leading to the designation as a State Protected Heritage Site by Latvia's Ministry of Culture.

The location provides views across the surrounding territory from its elevation, making it an educational destination for understanding medieval defensive structures.

After the castle's abandonment following the Polish-Danish War of 1585, stones from its walls were used to expand the local church.

Location: Aizpute

Address: Liepājas iela 3

GPS coordinates: 56.72080,21.59940

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:28