Ostgals
Ostgals is a quiet part of the city that formed as a result of the Russian government in 1836 offering to the local peasants privileges for settling in the city’s dune area, in order to prevent the wind from carrying sand into the city.
Nowadays Ostgals is regarded as a special and romantic spot with quiet cobblestone streets, attractive 19th century wooden buildings and ever present geraniums on the window sills. Ostgals is listed as a national monument of urban architecture. After extensive renovation in 2008, the City Theatre House „Jūras vārti” will take care of activities. There will take place concerts, exhibitions, performances, festivals and balls the whole year, as well as there will be open Music club.
