Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Vilnius Old Town
Vilnius, Lithuania
One of Europe's largest surviving medieval old towns, filled with baroque churches and courtyards.
Neighbourhood · Lithuania · Vilnius County
Užupis
A bohemian artists' district that proclaimed itself a republic, with a playful constitution on a wall.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Užupis matters
Cross the little Vilnia river and you enter the Republic of Užupis. It declared itself independent in a spirit of fun, and has its own flag, a president and a constitution, displayed in many languages on a long wall. The rules are witty, such as the right to be happy and the right to be unhappy. Between galleries, murals and small cafés, it is a lovely place to wander.
Talking points
- The constitution of Užupis is displayed on a wall in many languages.
- Its articles include whimsical rights, like the right to be unhappy.
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