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Alekšupīte

The Alekšupīte is a stream in Kuldīga that runs beside historic buildings and beneath small bridges. Its waterfall was created and reinforced in the 17th century to harness water power for a paper mill.

Alekšupīte
Photo by Jānis Sedols (first uploaded by lv:User:Kikos) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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What makes it special

  • See the stream passing historic buildings in Kuldīga.
  • Visit the waterfall, altered in the 17th century to harness water power.
  • A guided excursion follows the rocky streambed beneath bridges and past smaller falls.
Alekšupīte stream beside historic buildings and small bridges in Kuldīga.
Photo by Ymblanter Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Alekšupīte
Photo by Dalgo Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.5
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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.

Kuldīga and the Venta: a walk where the river shapes the city

In Kuldīga, the waterfall, brick bridge and historic centre are not separate stops: together they form a short route that reveals how water sustained trade, industry and the urban landscape.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026