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From old mills and streets to Independence Day, the Angel and the republic archive.

Užupis street art.

Credits: Užupis photo archive

A layered district

History here is both archival and lived: old streets, riverbanks, community actions and public myths share the same small geography.

Bridge over the Vilnelė by Užupis Cafe.

Featured links

Užupis street art. Timeline Follow the district through key moments. Republic of Užupis flags during a public celebration. Independence Days Parades, checks and rituals around April 1. Angel Square Augustas Didzgalvis Angel of Užupis The square, the trumpet and the public symbol.

A few common questions

A first walk can take one or two hours, but a slower route with courtyards, cafes and the Constitution Wall is better with half a day.

Start at the Užupis Bridge or Angel Square. Both make it easy to reach the main streets, the Constitution Wall and the Vilnelė riverbank.

Yes. The district is compact and most landmarks are close together, though some streets and courtyards have uneven surfaces.