Užupis, Independent artistic micronation in Vilnius, Lithuania
Located on the eastern bank of the Vilnia River, Užupis spans 0.6 square kilometers with narrow streets filled with art galleries and workshops.
After Lithuania gained independence in 1991, artists moved to this former industrial area, leading to its declaration as a self-proclaimed republic in 1997.
The Užupis Art Incubator features exhibitions of local artists, provides studio spaces, and hosts regular cultural events throughout the year.
Visitors can obtain symbolic passport stamps at the bridge checkpoint and explore the constitution displayed in multiple languages on Paupio Street.
The neighborhood maintains its own currency, anthem, president, and a constitution with 41 articles stating rights such as being lazy or celebrating life.
Location: Vilnius County
Address: Užupis, Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania Vilnius
GPS coordinates: 54.68128,25.29938
Latest update: June 27, 2025 14:45
Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
Church of St. Anne, Vilnius
437 m
MO Museum
575 m
Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius
461 m
Church of Blessed Virgin Mary of Consolation, Vilnius
644 m
St. Paraskeva Church
646 m
Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard
405 m
Bernardinai Garden
277 m
Church of St. Michael, Vilnius
490 m
Adam Mickiewicz Monument
430 m
Lithuanian Art Museum
600 m
Church of St. Bartholomew, Vilnius
152 m
Church of Ascension in Vilnius
546 m
Chodkevičiai Palace
679 m
Paplauja Bridge
234 m
Adam Mickiewicz Museum
547 m
Bernardine Bridge
375 m
Church Heritage Museum in Vilnius
490 m
Užupis Bridge
449 m
Sereikiškių parko ąžuolas
253 m
Monument of Mieczyslaw Dordzik
472 m
Lopacinskiai Palace
558 m
Fluxus Bridge
263 m
Lithuanian National Culture Centre
501 m
Užupis Jewish Cemetery
177 m
Gurecki Palace
479 m
Amber Museum-Gallery
610 m
Marija and Jurgis Šlapelis House-Museum
644 m
Angel of Užupis
265 mReviews
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