Užupis (Vilnius)
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Užupis is a neighborhood in Vilnius, largely located in Vilnius' old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Užupis means "the other side of the river" in the Lithuanian language. The district has been popular with artists for some time, and has been compared to Montmartre in Paris, due to its bohemic atmosphere. On April 1, 1997, the district declared itself an independent republic.
Copies of the 39 articles of the Republic's constitution and 3 mottos - "Don't Fight", "Don't Win", "Don't Surrender" - in 23 languages, can be found affixed to a wall on Paupio street in the area.
Copies of the 39 articles of the Republic's constitution and 3 mottos - "Don't Fight", "Don't Win", "Don't Surrender" - in 23 languages, can be found affixed to a wall on Paupio street in the area.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Užupis
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 54°40'59"N 25°18'10"E
- Senamiestis eldership 2.3 km
- Žvėrynas 4.2 km
- Vilnius Calvary 6.8 km
- Verkiai Palace 8.4 km
- Vilnius 24 km
- Trakai 27 km
- The Open Air Museum of Lithuania 75 km
- Senamiestis 95 km
- Kėdainiai Oldtown 109 km
- Lake Vištytis 171 km
- Békés hill 0.3 km
- Table Hill 0.4 km
- Paupys 0.5 km
- Bernadine Cemetery 0.5 km
- Kalnai park 0.5 km
- Lyglaukiai 1.2 km
- Antakalnis Forest Park 1.9 km
- Pavilniai regional park 3.2 km
- Rasos eldership 3.8 km
- Vilnius district municipality 15 km
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