Uzupis
The bohemian self-declared republic across the river from Vilnius old town, with its own tongue-in-cheek constitution posted on a wall.
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Uzupis is a small district of narrow streets and old houses across the Vilnele from the old town, which artists reinvented in the 1990s as a tongue-in-cheek independent republic, complete with its own flag, president and constitution. That constitution, mounted on mirrored plaques in many languages, is the reason most people come.
What you actually see
- The Constitution wall - the playful articles on mirrored plaques, including the right to be happy.
- The Uzupis angel - the statue on the square, the district's emblem.
- Artists' studios and cafes - galleries, workshops and riverside bars.
- The Vilnele riverbank - the willows and small beaches by the water.
When to go
Warm months for the riverside cafes and street life; 1 April, when Uzupis playfully celebrates its independence day. Daytime is best for the constitution and galleries.
Honest expectations
It is a small district and a state of mind rather than a big attraction, best enjoyed by wandering and reading the wall rather than ticking sights. It has grown more polished and popular over the years, less scruffy than its founding myth. An hour or two, easily folded into an old town day.
Nearby
St Anne's church and the old town are across the footbridge; the Bernardine gardens are alongside.
What to pack for Uzupis
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
