CulturePublished: 24 June 2026 at 19:36
Restoration of Lestene Organ: An Eight-Year Journey to Historical Sound
In the Ugāle organ building workshop, a unique restoration of the Lestene church organ is underway, using 18th-century methods. The original organ prospect is preserved, and pipes are crafted to replicate historical techniques. The sound will be heard in about eight years.
Restoration of the Lestene Organ
At the Ugāle organ building workshop, craftsmen are engaged in a unique project: restoring the historic organ of Lestene Church. While the original organ prospect has been preserved, the pipes are being made to closely imitate the methods used in the 18th century.
The work is time-consuming, and the historical organ sound will not be heard for approximately eight years. This restoration is a significant effort to preserve Latvia's cultural heritage.
