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Uzupis is a bohemian district of Vilnius where, since the last couple of years, artists dreamers and writers have settled down. During Soviet times it was one of the most run down areas in the city, with many buildings in decay.
After Lithuania's independence, Uzupis also declared itself as an independent republic (Uzupio Respublika) with its own constitution. The people of Uzupis even celebrate their unofficial independence day on the 1st of April.
The most famous sights in the district are the mermaid statue by the river and the Uzupis Angel at the main square, but you definitely shouldn't miss having a closer look in some of the courtyards of the run down houses.
Unfortunately there are already rumours that Uzupis will sooner or later be turned from an alternative to a trendy district. So better visit it right now ...
Directions:
Uzupis is located on the Eastern side of the Vilnia river, therefore the name of the district is literally translated as "on the other side of the river". Leave a Comment
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 Stebuklas by HORSCHECK
The Stebuklas marks the place where in 1989 the human chain of about 2 million Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians ended. The chain was formed to protest against the Soviet occupation and began in the 650 km far away Tallinn (Estonia).
If you want one of your wishes come true then stand on the stone, think of the wish and turn clockwise 360 degrees. I haven't tried it, so I can't say if it really works ....
Directions:
The Stebuklas can be found in the Cathedral Square (Katedros aikste) somewhere between the Cathedral and the belfry. Leave a Comment
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Vilnius is also called "City of Churches" due to the fact that you can find about 40 churches of different architectural styles in the central part of the city.
On our trip we visited quite a few of these churches. I have listed them under "Things to do", but there are some more churches which we at least came across or had a quick look at.
Among them were:
The Church of the Holy Mother of God is a gothic-style orthodox church which underwent several renovations since its construction in the 14th century. It also served as university building, barracks, warehouse and even a smithery. Location: Maironio gatve 12
The oldest Baroque Church in Vilnius is the St. Casimir Church which was founded in 1604 by the Jesuits. During the Soviet occupation it was used as the museum of atheism. Location: Didzioji gatve 34
The white St. Bartholomew Church is a Catholic church which was built in its current style in the early 19th century. It can be found in Vilnius' Uzupis district. Leave a Comment
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A complete contrast to the baroque Old Town of Vilnius is the so called New Town which was created after Lithuania's break from the Soviet Union.
Besides a modern shopping centre it is also home to the tallest skyscraper of the Baltic States.
The Europa Tower has a height of 148 m and was officially opened on the 1st May 2004 which was the day when Lithuania joined the European Union.
Another building which dominates the skyline of the New Town is the newly renovated 22-storey Reval Hotel Lietuva. It is the largest hotel in Vilnius and includes a Sky Bar which offers panoramic views of the city.
Directions:
The New Town is situated on the right bank of the Neris River in the Snipiskes district of Vilnius. Leave a Comment
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As you are about to cross one of the three bridges on the Vilnele, you will notice this sign 'Uzupio Res Publica'. The republic was proclaimed by the local artists in 1997. Every year on April Fool's Day the inhabitants celebrate their 'Independence Day' marching in a grand parade. Like all self-respecting republics, the Republic of Uzupis has its own constitution inscribed in marble on a plaque in Paupio St. Among its provisions you can find the following:
Everybody has the right to live by the River Vilnele while the Vilnele has the right to flow by everyone', Everyone has the right to die but it is not his obligation', 'Everyone has the right to be idle', 'Everyone has the right to love', 'Everyone has the right to be not loved but not necessarily','A dog has the right to be a dog', 'Everyone has the right not to be distinguished and famous'. I must say I like them a lot, don't you? Leave a Comment
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 The mysterious statue in
Vilnius by evaanna
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We discovered this statue in Jano St in the Old Town. There was no inscription on it indicating either the author or the name of the statue only a small plaque that we couldn't understand but, as it represents a man standing on top of a ladder and reaching his arms for the sky, it must be Jacob's Ladder. We cannot be sure though as the biblical patriarch Jacob, who saw the ladder connecting the earth with heaven in his dream on his way from Beersheba to Haran, did not really see himself on it, only the angels ascending and descending, thus acting as messengers between God and men.
Still, it is a lovely statue and I don't see why the author's name should not be inscribed on the plinth or why there should be no mention of it in our guidebook. Leave a Comment
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 The mysterious object by evaannaLeave a Comment
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 Got the edge of the Town Hall. by Grazina
That the Old town is not as big as one would think. I think that sometimes one can get lost and find him or herself walking on the same street but in the opposite direction and think that it is a total different street altogether...Yes, that happen to me. Leave a Comment
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 Girls at play with a mind
game.. by Grazina
The palace has always been representational: rulers, kings and kings-to-be...Napoleon, Stanislaus August Poniatowski, Russian tsar Alexander I, King of France Louis XVIII and others - used to stay there on their visits to Vilnius. In 1939, when Vilnius had been returned to Lithuania, plans to settle the Presidency in the palace were advanced. Here the President performs his duties and receives foreign dignitaries. When the President is in the palace, the presidential flag is raised above the Vytis.
The DEEP history of this wonderful country. Grazina was a very informative tour guide, she did her homework and I was like a sponge and soak up every information she had for me... Leave a Comment
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