Vilnius, Impressions of the Republic of Uzupis - Lithuania 4K Travel Channel
Uzupis means on the other side of the river. The neighborhood Uzupis was for a long time the poorhouse of Vilnius. Later, workers' settlements emerged here until artists discovered the district for themselves. Today it is developing into a sought-after residential district. Since the artists declared it the independent Republic of Uzupis, it is also known by tourists.
Actually, we want to eat something in a restaurant on the banks of the Vilnia, but there Giedrius Jonaitis addresses us. He wants to show us a little about the Republic of Uzupis. Above all, he knows a very good place to eat, off the beaten path. We are curious and join him.
He accompanies us to the Šnekutis an original inexpensive restaurant with very good local cuisine. We could eat outside on a small terrace.
During the meal, he tells us a little bit about his life. He has a professorship at the College of Art, which at the time of our stay is resting due to illness. But he wanted to work on overcoming them and to return to his professorship.
Later he suggested to make a picture of Ursula. We agree and then go to Upartas. The carpenter workshop belongs to one of his friends, who produces picture frames for him. Here we learn that Giedrius is also called the father of Lithuanian banknotes, because he designed them. These were in circulation until the introduction of the Euro. As part of this activity Giedrius also visited Giesecke & Devrient in Munich once; the place where one prints the banknotes. In the workshop of Upartas, he also shows us some of his lithographs from earlier years. We really liked these.
We return to the center of Uzupis. Giedrius leads us into the backyard of a residential building. Some luxury cars park here, but he guides us via a wooden outside staircase to the first floor. The stairs are so dilapidated that we are afraid they might collapse. At the top, he introduces us to a friend. He lives here in two rooms without electricity and without water.
We stay only briefly. Then we go to the angel of Uzupis. Next to it is a small original bar, the Spunka. Giedrius seems to know all the guests and of course the innkeeper. The bar is frequented only by locals.
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Uzupis, was soviel bedeutet „Auf der anderen Seite des Flusses“ war lange Zeit das Armenhaus von Vilnius. Später entstanden hier Arbeitersiedlungen, bis Künstler das Viertel für sich entdeckten. Heute entwickelt es sich zu einem begehrten Wohnviertel. Seit die Künstler das Viertel zur unabhängigen Republik Uzupis erklärt haben, ist es auch bei Touristen bekannt.
Eigentlich wollen wir in einem Restaurant direkt an der Vilnia etwas essen, doch da werden wir von Giedrius Jonaitis angesprochen. Er will uns ein wenig von der Republik Uzupis zeigen. Vor allem aber weiß er eine sehr guten Möglichkeit etwas zu Essen, abseits der Touristenpfade. Da wir neugierig sind lassen wir uns darauf ein.
Er begleitet uns zum Šnekutis einem originellen preiswerten Restaurant mit sehr guter heimischer Küche. Wir konnten außen in einem kleinen Gastgarten essen.
Während des Essens erzählt er uns ein wenig aus seinem Leben. Er hat einen Lehrstuhl an der Hochschule für Kunst, der aber krankheitsbedingt zur Zeit unseres Aufenthaltes ruhte. Aber er wollte daran arbeiten diese zu überwinden und seinem Lehrstuhl wieder einnehmen.
Später schlägt er vor ein Bild von Ursula anzufertigen. Wir willigen ein und fahren anschließend zu „Upartas“. Die Schreinerei gehört einem seiner Freunde, der ihm immer wieder Bilderrahmen produziert. Hier erfahren wir, dass Giedrius auch der Vater der Litauischen Banknoten bezeichnet wird, da er sie entworfen hat. Diese waren bis zur Einführung des Euros im Umlauf. Im Rahmen dieser Tätigkeit besuchte er auch einmal Giesecke & Devrient in München. Dort wurden die Geldscheine gedruckt. In der Werkstatt von „Upartas“ zeigt er uns auch einige seiner Lithografien aus früheren Jahren. Diese haben uns sehr gut gefallen.
Wir kehren zurück in das Zentrum von Uzupis. Giedrius führt uns in den Hinterhof eines Wohngebäudes. Einige Luxusautos parken hier, doch Giedrius führt uns eine hölzerne Außentreppe in den ersten Stock. Die Treppe ist so stark verfallen, dass wir Angst haben sie könnte zusammenbrechen. Oben angekommen stellt er uns einen Freund vor. Dieser lebt hier in zwei Zimmern ohne Strom und ohne Wasser.
Wir bleiben nur kurz dann gehen wir zum Engel von Uzupis. Daneben ist eine kleine originelle Bar, die Spunka. Giedrius scheint alle Gäste und natürlich den Wirt zu kennen. Hier scheint ausschließlich litauisches Publikum zu verkehren.
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► The Bastion of Vilnius City Wall, Russian Orthodox Church
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Lithuania/Vilnius (The Republic of Užupis) Part 5
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Užupis is a neighborhood in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, largely located in Vilnius' old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Užupis means the other side of the river in the Lithuanian language and refers to the Vilnia River; the name Vilnius was derived from the Vilnia. The district has been popular with artists for some time, and has been compared to Montmartre in Paris and to Freetown Christiania in Copenhagen, due to its bohemic and laissez-faire atmosphere. On April 1, 1997, the district declared itself an independent republic (The Republic of Užupis). Since the first of November 2014 Jaap van Ark is president of republic Užupis. Užupis is quite small and isolated, being only about 148 acres (0.60 km2) in size; it has around 7,000 inhabitants, nearly 1,000 being artists. On one side it is separated from the Old Town by the Vilnia River, on the second there are steep hills, and on the third side it borders on an industrial area built under soviet rule, which is now to be rebuilt into a fashionable district. The first bridges across the river were built in the 16th century, at which time the district's inhabitants were mostly Jewish. In 1997, the residents of the area declared the Republic of Užupis, along with its own flag, currency, president, cabinet of ministers, a constitution written by Romas Lileikis and Thomas Chepaitis, an anthem, and an army (numbering approximately 11 men).They celebrate this independence annually on Užupis Day, which falls on April 1. Artistic endeavours are the main preoccupation of the Republic; the former President of the Republic of Užupis, Romas Lileikis, is himself a poet, musician, and film director.
Artūras Zuokas, a former mayor of Vilnius, lives in Užupis and frequently takes part in the Republic's events. Užupis does not house internet-cafes, kiosks, big malls, or governmental institutions (except Užupian), and there is no embassy to Lithuania.It is unclear whether the statehood of the Republic, recognized by no government, is intended to be serious, tongue-in-cheek, or a combination of both. The decision to place Užupis Day on April 1 (April Fools' Day) may not be coincidental, emphasizing the importance of humor and non-importance of serious political decisions. The flag of the Republic contains a palm of hand in a white background. Each season the palm emblem has another color: Winter - blue, Spring - green, Summer - yellow, Autumn – red. On April 1, 2002, a statue of an angel blowing a trumpet was unveiled in the main square. The idea was developed from a desire to erect an angel in memory of animator and caricaturist Zenonas Šteinys. It became a symbol of the revival Užupis. The funds were raised by selling miniature copies of the sculpture.The sculptor, Romas Vilčiauskas, is also the creator of the Užupis Mermaid.
Previously, a temporary sculpture of an egg stood in its place. The egg itself became the subject of various anecdotes. After being replaced by the larger statue of Gabriel, the egg was sold at an auction for 10,200 litas and now stands on Pylimo street.Wikipedia
Vilnius neighbourhoods: Užupis
Welcome to Užupis, Vilnius' most eccentric neighbourhood! Located just across the Vilnia River from the Old Town, Užupis (jokingly) claims itself to be an independent republic and represents the more bohemian and artsy side of the city. With its chic shops and galleries, hip food and drink scene, and an angel keeping watch over the neighbourhood, Užupis can’t me missed!
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Cosa vedere a Vilnius (Lituania)
Cosa vedere a Vilnius in Lituania:
Il centro storico, Uzupis Angel, Sts. Johns' Church (Sv. Jonu Baznycia), la via Literatų gatvė 5, Stebuklas, Šv. Kazimiero bažnyčia, Bernardine Church (Bernardinu Baznycia), Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Vilnius TV Tower, Central Avenue, Gediminas Avenue, Užupio gatvė, Church of St. Theresa, Vilnius University, Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, Cathedral (Arkikatedra Bazilika), Gates of Dawn (Ausros Vartai), Bernardinų sodas, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne's Church, Church of All Saints
Uzupis. Vilnius. Республика Заречье. Вильнюс.
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維爾紐斯市內「對岸共和國Uzupis Republic」與文學之路Literatu St
2014-10-15 對岸共和國（英語：Uzupis Republic，立陶宛語：Uzupio respublika；又譯奧蘇比斯共和國）是一個微國家，它位於申報聯合國教科文組織世界遺產的立陶宛首都維爾紐斯老城區。立陶宛語「Uzupis」的意思是「河的對岸」，指的是被維爾尼亞河（Vilnele）圍繞的地區。1997年4月1日愚人節，該區宣布成為一個獨立的共和國，並擁有自己的國旗、貨幣、總統、憲法，並成立一支12人的「軍隊」，不過後來因為立陶宛加入北約，「軍隊」宣佈解散。
對岸共和國暫時未被任何一國政府承認，與其說她是一個獨立國家，形容為一個藝術家組織更為貼切，「共和國」是藝術家與文化人的集中地（現任總統Romas Lileikis是一個詩人、音樂家和電影導演），當地設有藝術畫廊，藝術家工作坊，和不少咖啡館，放蕩不羈的氛圍可毗美巴黎的蒙馬特，維爾紐斯市長Arturas Zuokas，亦經常出席對岸共和國舉辦的活動。
「國中國」文學之路（Literatu St）文學之路始於2008年，一群藝術家為紀念詩人Adomas Mickevicius，決定在他住過的這條街上擺上創作品裝飾，創作品以作家、譯者、對立陶宛或世界文學有貢獻的學者為主題，很有特色。充滿小型紀念品的文學之路，這些擺設品，每件都有編號作紀錄。
The Baltic States Crazy Trip: Vilnius-Uzupis (day 5)
Užupis, Vilnius, Lithuania: the cat republic
The Užupis Republic, surrounded by Vilnius, Lithuania has a constitution giving not just equal human rights to all, but also rights to its cats and dogs. Although tongue-in-cheek, this bohemian community is all about peace and love, reflected in its stunning street art work and way of life. With subtitles x
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Part of Vilnius celebrates its own Republic
31 March, 2007
1. Wide of Uzupis Republic
2. People sitting at the riverside
1 April, 2007
3. Road sign reading Uzupis republic
4. Border guards checking cars
5. Various of border guard stamping passports
6. Border guard checking woman
7. People stand at the border of the Republic next to the road sign
8. SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian) Andrius Krivis, Border guard of the Uzupis Republic:
A lot of people, drivers, especially taxi drivers are violating the border, it's difficult to check passengers in the bus, we can't really do it now. It will be much tougher next year.
9. People looking at the wall (where the constitution is written)
10. Close up constitution plate
11. People reading constitution
12. People on motorbikes
13. Man taking photos
14. Wide of band marching
15. People marching
16. People watching girl on a swing
17. SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian) Tomas Cepaitis, Foreign Minister of the Uzupis Republic:
Uzupis is our internal independence which we must save, no matter how the world will change us. We are in the world temporarily and with Uzupis in our hearts we can be in any world.
18. Various of people making art
19. Opening of the Fluxus sign
20. Poster of a man
21. Mayor of Vilnius Arturas Zuokas sitting, pan to Fluxus sign
22. SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian) Arturas Zuokas, Mayor of Vilnius:
Uzupis Republic is celebrating it's tenth anniversary, a community of painters live here. Perhaps this is a mini copy of SoHo in New York or Montmartre in Paris, and as world famous writer Mark Twain once said, 'all serious things in the world are first said with humour.'
31 March, 2007
23. Exterior of house and studio of Uzupis' ambassador to Tibet, Marius Abramavicius
24. Abramavicius in his studio
25. Close up painting
26. Abramavicius putting Uzupis constitution on a shelf
27. Close up of the Uzupis constitution
28. SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian) Marius Abramavicius, Uzupis' ambassador to Tibet:
I think the constitution of the Uzupis Republic is such, that would be willingly followed not only by the citizens of the Uzupis, but other people in different countries as well. It (the constitution) allows everything, except forgetting your own name.
1 April, 2007
29. Various of fireman
30. Wide of Uzupis angel washed with water
31. Brass band playing
32. Brass band, woman dancing
33. Uzupis angel
34. People playing drums
35. Close up drums
36. Woman dancing
LEAD IN :
For one day in the year, every year the Uzupis Republic marks its 'national day'.
For the rest of the year it is an artists' district in the heart of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.
This April 1, the Uzupis Republic celebrated its 10th anniversary of its playful independence.
STORYLINE:
Uzupis which means place beyond the river is actually a district of Bohemian types in the heart of the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius.
In 1997 the group decided to enliven their artistic environment by declaring independence from the rest of the city.
Since 1997, the neighbourhood's 30,000 residents celebrate their mini-republic's birthday with a parade and festivities on April 1.
Uzupis has its own constitution, president, airport, fleet, customs and until recently an army of 10 men, which was dissolved when Lithuania joined NATO three years ago.
Do not defeat. Do not fight back. Do not surrender, the constitution of Uzupis reads.
People are checked as they come in and out of the republic.
But border guard Andrius Krivis says monitoring people is not always easy.
Once an impoverished artists neighbourhood where flats sold for prices as low as US$2000, now Uzupis is a fancy neighbourhood dotted with galleries, artists' workshops and fashionable cafes.
Like any nation-state, Uzupis has several ambassadors.
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