Uzupis
Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Area
- 148 acres
- Type
- Neighborhood in Vilnius, Lithuania
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Is Užupis worth visiting?
So if you're an art lover, visiting Užupis should definitely be among your top things to do in Vilnius. Here's a little list of the locations of artistic spaces you can visit in Užupis: Užupis Art Incubator. Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center: an avant-garde arts centre opened by the world-famous Lithuanian filmmaker.
Can you get your passport stamped in Užupis?
Visitors can head to the Bridge of Užupis to see the district's main entrance. Moreover, April 1 is the Užupis Independence Day, and the bridge is where you can get your passport stamped upon entry. And all year-round the bridge is the prime spot in Vilnius for placing love lock.
How is Užupis different from Lithuania?
Užupis does not house internet-cafes, markets, shopping malls, or governmental institutions (except Užupian), and there is no embassy to Lithuania. It is unclear whether the statehood of the Republic, recognised by no government, is intended to be serious, tongue-in-cheek, or a combination of both.
What language is spoken in Užupis?
Republic of Užupis