Salaca Hillfort
It is impossible to determine how old Salacgrīva is. The hillfort on the right bank of the Salaca River is considered the oldest part of the town.
Salaca Hillfort was first mentioned in Henry’s Chronicle in the 13th century. An ancient Livonian legend tells that German merchants first dropped anchor here, at the mouth of the Salaca River, before continuing along the coast to the mouth of the Daugava River, where they founded Riga. In 1206, the ancient district of Metsepole became the property of the Bishopric of Riga. It is believed that as early as 1226, just 25 years after the founding of Riga, Bishop Albert ordered the construction of a stone castle here to protect the only sea port of the Bishopric of Riga. The castle was first mentioned in documents only in 1479. Whether the medieval castle was built on the site of the ancient Livonian hillfort is debated among researchers, and archaeological excavations are needed to resolve this issue. The hillfort is located behind the Lielsalaca Lutheran Church and can be accessed via wooden stairs.
Location
Baznīcas iela, Salacgrīva (aiz Salacas luterāņu baznīcas)
lat: 57.754679; lon: 24.363238
NEARBY OBJECTS
| Address: | Baznīcas iela 2a, Salacgrīva |
The altar of the church currently houses an oil painting "The Ascension of Christ" by the Limbaži pharmacist K. Gelhar, which was placed on the altar in 1847. The pulpit and some of the benches date from the second half of the 18th century.
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The Salaca River, the fifth largest river in Latvia, originates from Lake Burtnieks and is 94.4 km long. Salaca is the core of the "Salaca Valley" Nature Park, one of the most picturesque rivers in Latvia with outstanding natural values.
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On 16 July 2016, the " Alley of Fame" was opened on the promenade. The idea was conceived by Dagnis Straubergs. In the alley, you will find 24 bronze palm prints of famous people who have visited our city.
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| Address: | Pērnavas iela 12, Salacgrīva |
| Phone number: | +371 29168461 |
The church was built according to the project designed by architect R. Pflug in 1849. His buildings reflected Byzantine architectural forms, which can also be seen in this church, where the so-called "Russian-Byzantine" style is combined.
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The Salaca promenade was created to protect the right bank of the Salaca river from erosion.
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