Otepää linnus

Otepää Castle was a stronghold of the Ugandi Estonians in Otepää, later controlled by the Bishop of Tartu and his vassals. Otepää Castle was one of the most prominent centers of ancient Estonia and a crucial hub in Southern Estonia, being one of Estonia's strongest ancient fortresses, located atop the highest hillfort in the region. The fortress remained in use for nearly a millennium, during which it witnessed bloody battles, was burned down multiple times, and rebuilt. The fortress lent its name to the town of Otepää and the parish of Otepää.