Uzupis district - Republic of Uzupis

Uzupis is a bohemic district in the East part of the Old Town, that has declared itself an own republic in 1997, complete with it's own president, flag, national anthem and independence declaration. This should not be taken too serious though, it is part of the inhabitants humour. Rundown buildings, graffiti, interesting art, funny signs, cool buildngs, galleries paint shops, abandoned buildings and nice cafés can be found in Uzupis, as well as painters, drunks, homeless and bohemians. To our surprise most buildings looked quite normal, and not at all like Christiania in Copenhagen for example. It also seemed to be a bit of traffic chaos there, while we expected it to be almost free from cars, and we didn't see that many art galleries. Since two modern art centers were built in Uzupis in 2013, the distirct has been a bit gentrified. A statue of the archangel Gabriel blowing a trumpet was erected on the most central square (intersection Uzupis st/Paupio st) in 2002, replacing the egg statue that was there before. There is also a small square called Tibeto Square. In the East end of the Old Town you find the Literatu Street, a short street that has walls with with pictures made by important persons in litterature. From there you can cross the bridge across the Vilnia River and enter the Republic of Uzupis.

The border to the Republic of Uzupis, a district that is declared an independent country by it's citizens in 1997. Uzupis means "the other side of the river", referring to the bordering Vilnia river that Vilnius was named from. Uzupis. The Vilnia River borders to Uzupis from the Old Town. Note the man that sits aboe the river, opposite the café. The Vilnia River borders to Uzupis from the Bernardine Garden in the Old Town. Lord Accension (towered) and Jesus Heart (domed) churches seen from Uzupis. Keypads at teh bridge above Vilnia River, Uzupis 004 Main square of Uzupis (intersection Uzupis street/Paupio street). This statue of the angel Gabriel is a symbol of Uzupis since 2002, when it replaced the egg statue on the same spot. Main square of Uzupis (intersection Uzupis street/Paupio street). This statue of the angel Gabriel is a symbol of Uzupis since 2002, when it replaced the egg statue on the same spot. Main square of Uzupis (intersection Uzupis street/Paupio street). This statue of the angel Gabriel is a symbol of Uzupis since 2002, when it replaced the egg statue on the same spot. This statue of the angel Gabriel blowing a horn is a symbol of Uzupis since 2002, when it replaced the egg statue on the same spot. The constitution of the Republic of Uzupis, considered an independent country by it's citizens. It can be found on Paupio street. The constitution of the Republic of Uzupis, considered an independent country by it's citizens. It can be found on Paupio street. Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street), the main street. Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis café Art in the streets of Uzupis Uzupis 008 Uzupis 009 Uzupis 010 Uzupis 011 Uzupis 012 Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis street/Paupio street and the angel statue Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) St Bartholomew Church, Uzupis Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Uzupis gatve (Uzupis street) Gate that leads down to Vilnia River from Uzupis street with the symbol "Angel of Uzupis". Uzupis street/Paupio street Traffic chaos at Uzupis street/Paupio street Uzupis 026 Uzupis 027 Uzupis 028 Vilnia River, Uzupis. Uzupis means "the other side of the river", referring to the bordering Vilnia river that Vilnius was named from. Tibeto skveras (Tibet Square) Uzupis 031 Sometimes you see fancy cars pass Uzupis. Sometimes you see fancy cars pass Uzupis. Photo exhibiton on the walls of Uzupis Uzupis 035 Many buildings in Uzupis are pretty rundown. Uzupis 040 Uzupis 041 Restaurant Prie Angelo is a very nie restaurant in Uzupis. Restaurant Prie Angelo is a very nie restaurant in Uzupis. Restaurant Prie Angelo is a very nie restaurant in Uzupis. Restaurant Prie Angelo is a very nie restaurant in Uzupis. Russian Orthodox Church of Holy Mother of God opposite Uzupis The Vilnia River borders to Uzupis from the Bernardine Garden in the Old Town. Uzupis 052