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The story of the angel, the square and the trumpet that became a public sign of the republic.

Angelo aikštė

Credits: Augustas Didžgalvis

A public symbol

The Angel is easy to photograph, but it also works as a meeting point for ceremonies, daily routes and first encounters with Užupis.

Angelas ir suolelis prie upės Užupyje.

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Užupio gatvės menas. History Place the Angel inside the district archive. Užupio žemėlapis. Visit map Find the square and nearby routes. Kūrybinis kiemas Places to see Continue through nearby streets and courtyards.

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.