Although we are neutral in the discussion of whether he travels a lot or reads a lot, we would like to add a point to the traveler side after our Vilnius trip with your permission.. Because if we didn’t try to go there, we probably wouldn’t have heard of the Uzupis Republic!
The Republic of Uzupis, known worldwide, is actually similar in concept to Christiania in Copenhagen or Metelkova in Ljulbjana. can be thought of as something. In summary, this is an independent settlement within Vilnius.. But of course, this independence is not officially accepted by the state, that is a separate issue.. We get into the details below, here you go.
Ps. We are very sorry for our title, which we refer to as a plain song, once one finds this title, one cannot stop making a joke……
Uzupis is actually the name of one of the oldest regions of Vilnius.. But in ancient times, this was a region that could be called the Red Light District of the time and was mostly inhabited by the poor. received. However, things started to change with the country’s independence in 91.. Because Lithuanian artists started to settle here gradually, taking advantage of the cheap rents in this region.
Today, Uzupis is an “unofficial” autonomous republic.. In other words, it is not officially recognized as independent by the Lithuanian State, but it has its own constitution, a small army of 11, a separate flag for each season, and even a president.. Moreover, the state is not against this formation at all, they even support it from time to time.. We are talking about a very peaceful community.
The Republic of Uzupis was founded on April 1, 1997 (yes, a significant date) and they do not neglect to celebrate their “independence” on April 1 every year.. Since there are still many artists and creative people living in the region, the celebrations are also quite enjoyable. You can enter and a huge sign greets you at the entrance.. But of course, you can go swaying, you don’t need to do anything special, as we said, it’s not an official autonomous republic.
The bronze angel statue that is believed to protect Uzupis. The square where it is located is the most central point of the region.. They named the statue the “Angel of Uzupis”, so it is known.. There are also several cafes and restaurants around.. If you happen to pass by here, you can spend time in this area.
Of course, another important point is Paupio Street. Because here, the most beautiful constitution we have seen in our lives is available in 10+ different languages, item by item.. Among them is Turkish.. We are not lazy and write down that constitution because we think everyone should read it.
1- Everyone has the right to live on the banks of the Vilne Stream.. Vilnele Creek also has the right to flow by everyone.
2- Everyone has the right to use hot water, heat in winter and shelter under one roof.
3- Everyone has the right to die; but this is not an obligation.
4- Everyone has the right to make mistakes.
5- Everyone has the right to be original.
6- Everyone has the right to love.
7- Everyone has the right not to be loved, but this is not a requirement.
8- Everyone has the right to be ordinary and unrecognized.
9- Everyone has the right to be idle .
10- Everyone has the right to love and care for a cat.
11- Everyone has the right to care for a dog until one of them dies.
12 – The dog has the right to be a dog.
13- The cat does not have to love the owner, but should help if needed.
14- Everyone, from time to time, is responsible for Everyone has the right to be unaware.
15- Everyone has the right to doubt, but this is not an obligation.
16- Everyone has the right to be happy
17- Everyone is unhappy
18- Everyone has the right to remain silent.
19- Everyone has the right to believe anything.
20- No one has the right to use violence.
21- Everyone has the right to appreciate their importance and insignificance.
22- No one has the right to contemplate eternity.
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23- Everyone has the right to understand.
24- Everyone has the right not to understand anything.
25- Everyone is subject to more than one nationality
26- Everyone has the right to celebrate or not celebrate their own birthday.
27- Everyone should remember their own name.
28- Everyone has the right to
29- No one can share what they don’t have.
30- Everyone has the right to have brothers and sisters and parents.
31- Everyone can be free.
32- Everyone is responsible for their own freedom.
33- Everyone has the right to understand.
34- Everyone is wrong
35- No one has the right to blame another person.
36- Everyone has the right to be individual.
37 – Everyone has the right to have no rights.
38- Everyone has the right to be fearless.
39- Do not defeat.
40- Respond.
41- Do not surrender.
Do you like the Constitution of the Uzupis Republic as much as we do? And you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Wow, what’s in the world…”. You are not alone. We insist that you go and see. Not for a touristic trip, but knowing that such a community exists is comforting, just for him.
*We have a detailed travel guide about Vilnius here.. In addition, you can find our article about Trakai, which is located near Vilnius and is known as the place where Karaite Turks live, here and our article about what Lithuania went through during the Soviet and Nazi occupation, here.
