Experts' Choice Award Uzupis
What the experts agree on
Vilnius's quirky artist republic declared independence in 1997, offering bohemian riverside charm comparable to Montmartre. Explore galleries and cafes, or kayak the Neris River in spring for the best experience.
Afar Magazine "I was able to go kayaking along a tributary to the Neris River and finish the trip on the Neris River...it is advisable to kayak in the spring rather than the fall " Full review
Independent "Close to the city centre, Užupis is a bohemian riverside neighbourhood which declared itself a republic in 1997"
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February 3, 2022
New York Times "Once declared an independent republic by its own denizens, Uzupis is a colorful neighborhood worth exploring. Declared an independent republic by its inhabitants, the colorful Uzupis..."
National Geographic "When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them to is a “republic” of artists called Užupis that is comparable to Montmartre in Paris or Christiania in Copenhagen"
