• Leonard Saw The Republic of Užupis covers less than 1 sq km within the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius (Credit: Leonard Saw) Leonard Saw.
  • Užupis is a neighborhood in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, largely located in Vilnius's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • In a note on the website of the Užupis Embassy he adds, “I take all this seriously but with humour of course, because humour is vital fluid of life.”.
  • Dovydenaite explains that Uzupis means "over the river" as we cross the Vilnele river on a narrow bridge and enter the republic at the heart of Vilnius.
  • Užupis does not house internet-cafes, kiosks, big malls, or governmental institutions (except Užupian), and there is no embassy to Lithuania.
  • 830 Followers, 407 Following, 713 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from The Republic of Užupis (@uzupisrepublic).
  • Užupis is not just a district of Vilnius. In the Užupis Republic, the free spirit reigns. The constitution gives the right to be happy – or not to be happy.
  • Užupis is more than just a neighbourhood; it’s an autonomous district that offers a unique experience to visitors seeking a liberating and vibrant cultural escape.
  • Neither did I before my visit! The self-proclaimed “Republic of Užupis” is a bohemian art district and it’s one of the quirkiest neighbourhoods in the city.