Vecauce castle is an architectural monument of national significance and was built from 1842 to 1845 in anglo-saxon neogothic style for the Count Medem. It is surrounded by a well- kept landscape park from the 19th century.
The 2 km peaks of hillocks of Dobe hills form the castle mound of Mežakalns and Incēni, they are separated by the glen of the river Avīkne and the road from Kokmuiža to Lielauce.
This stele is considered a national identity symbol. On the Lāčplēsis Day it brings together the local residents who light candles thus commemorating soldiers who died during Latvia’s freedom battles.