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Uzupis - Republic of artists
Not many people know that in Vilnius, Lithuania There is a kind of state called Uzupis, and in Russian - District Republic. It is an area of artists, which is separated from the Old Town River Vilenka (Vilnelė).
He is often compared with Montmartre in Paris. It houses art galleries, craft shops, where held various celebrations and events. Artists chosen this quarter in Soviet times, but before the declaration of independence of Lithuania was one of the most neglected in the city. Times have changed, district inhabited not only artists, but also wealthy people, including the mayor of Vilnius. After some time, Uzupis was proclaimed a republic. The republic District has its own flag, constitution, president, army, currency and evrouzh newspaper "Herald Užupis". Installed on the main square bronze figure trumpeting angel is a symbol of Užupis.
He is often compared with Montmartre in Paris. It houses art galleries, craft shops, where held various celebrations and events. Artists chosen this quarter in Soviet times, but before the declaration of independence of Lithuania was one of the most neglected in the city. Times have changed, district inhabited not only artists, but also wealthy people, including the mayor of Vilnius. After some time, Uzupis was proclaimed a republic. The republic District has its own flag, constitution, president, army, currency and evrouzh newspaper "Herald Užupis". Installed on the main square bronze figure trumpeting angel is a symbol of Užupis.
