Uzupis
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Why go
- The constitution wall on Paupio Street, with 38 articles and three mottos in 23 languages.
- The Užupis Mermaid, created by sculptor Romas Vilčiauskas.
- Bernardine Cemetery, one of Vilnius’s oldest cemeteries.
Don't miss
- Bronze trumpet-playing angelA district symbol and meeting place at the junction of Malūnų, Paupio and Užupio streets.Junction of Malūnų, Paupio and Užupio streets.2002
- Constitution wallCopies of the constitution’s articles and mottos appear in 23 languages.Paupio Street, near Uzupio picerija café.
- Užupis MermaidA sculpture by Romas Vilčiauskas.Uzupis
Tips for your visit
- The district’s annual celebration takes place on April 1 in the main square beneath the angel statue.
- The art incubator hosts exhibitions and changes its installations and sculptures over time.
Interesting facts5
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The district’s name means “beyond the river,” referring to the Vilnia, also called the Vilnelė.
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500 ambassadors
The republic has more than 500 ambassadors around the world, tasked with building bridges between people.
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50 languages
Its constitution has been translated into more than 50 languages.
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The republic has an annual queen and a president who holds office for life.
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Its flag shows a palm inside a circle on a white background; the circle’s color changes by season.
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Shorts
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The Smallest Republic in Europe (Užupis)Jake Braymiller
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Secret Country inside LITHUANIA | Republic of UZUPISAery Space
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Vilnius neighbourhoods: UžupisGo Vilnius
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Užupio Respublikos Konstitucija | Constitution of the Republic of Užu…Chojus Europe
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The Republic of Užupis in VilniusGo Vilnius
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Užupis VilniusDebesuTakai
History
The Bernardine monastery dates to 1495, and the first bridges across the Vilnia were built in the 16th century. Its constitution wall gained new language versions and later an article about artificial intelligence; the bronze angel was unveiled in 2002.
- 15th c.Uzupis is documented as a Vilnius suburb.
- 1495The Bernardine monastery, one of the district’s oldest buildings, dates to this year.
- 16th c.The first bridges connected the district with Vilnius.
- 1810Bernardine Cemetery was established.
- 1990Before Lithuania’s independence, many district homes lacked electricity and sanitation.
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- 1990sThe district changed substantially and became a residential quarter for artists and bohemians.
- 1 April 1998Residents declared Uzupis a republic with its own citizens, laws, constitution and leaders.
- 2002The bronze trumpet-playing angel was unveiled in the central square, commemorating artist and community member Zenonas Šteinis.
- 2017Sanskrit and Hindi versions of the constitution were added to its wall.
- 2018Pope Francis blessed the constitution during his visit to Vilnius.
- 2019An addition gave artificial intelligence the right to trust humanity’s goodwill.
Sources: Užupis - Wikipedia · Užupis - Wikipedia · République d'Uzupis - Wikipedia · Užupis - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How do I get to Uzupis from Vilnius Old Town?
The Vilnia River separates Uzupis from the Old Town. The first bridges linking the district with Vilnius date to the 16th century.
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