Bridge of Uzupis, Vilnius

The Bridge of Uzupis is a small bridge that crosses the Vilnia River. It is one of the world's great love lock bridges, which is a spot that couples use to seal their love. A happy couple, especially those who are newly married, will place a padlock on the bridge with their names or initials written or etched in the metal.

Beneath the Bridge of Uzupis is the Uzupis Mermaid. Leaning over the bridge provides a great vantage point for this sculpture. Just before reaching the bridge, tourists will see a sign showing "U啪upio Res Publica," or in English, Uzupis Free Republic. Don't forget to snap a picture.

The bridge leads from Vilnius to Uzupis, which claims to be a free republic within the city. Uzupis has its own president, government, mayor and constitution. It even has its own official currency. This was started as an April Fools' Day joke, but is now taken somewhat seriously. However, the primary purpose of Uzupis is to be a haven for art and artists.

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Sight Name: Bridge of Uzupis
Sight Location: Vilnius, Lithuania (See walking tours in Vilnius)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

U啪upis District Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Vilnius, Lithuania

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Historical Churches Tour

As the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese and the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Lithuania, Vilnius boasts a wealth of gorgeous churches featuring diverse architectural styles 鈥� Gothic, Baroque, to mention but a few. Many of the local churches are historical, having witnessed centuries of events and become iconic landmarks of the Lithuanian capital.

One of the most famous temples in Vilnius... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles

U啪upis District Walking Tour

A tiny isolated area and a former suburb, which now forms part of the Old Town of Vilnius, the Uzupis district is often compared, for its bohemian and laissez-faire atmosphere, to Montmartre of Paris and Freetown Christiania of Copenhagen. Similarly to the latter, in 1997, the district declared itself an independent republic; the tongue-in-cheek constitution of the self-proclaimed 鈥渞epublic鈥�,... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

Vilnius Old Town Walking Tour

The historic and present-day capital of Lithuania, Vilnius is known for the architecture in its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

The name of the city originates from the River Vilnia (which is the Lithuanian for 鈥渞ipple鈥�). According to legend, Grand Duke Gediminas (c. 1275鈥�1341), having hunted near the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers, saw a dream in which a... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles

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