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Užupis
An artists' quarter across the river that declared itself a republic in 1997, with its own constitution and a bronze angel.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Užupio g., 01200 VilniusDirections
- Getting There
- Across the Vilnia bridge from St. Anne's Church.
Why Go
Užupis means 'beyond the river', and its residents proclaimed their republic on April 1, 1997. The constitution, posted on Paupio Street in dozens of languages, includes 'Everyone has the right to be happy' and 'A dog has the right to be a dog.'
Galleries, cafés and studios fill the old houses, and the Angel of Užupis stands on a column in the main square.
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