Aizpute is one of the oldest town in Latvia. It is situated on the right bank of the river Tebra. The first records of the town buildings can be found from the 14th  century. The oldest part of the town was located in the territory surrounded by Atmodas, Jāņa and Katoļu streets, butlater it was expanded towards Jelgavas, Kalvenes and Kuldīgas streets.