Mmastodon LifeTravel first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #2

Travel writers highlight Vilnius's bohemian Užupis district

Original: [2/3] # Vilnius cont. Užupis is a neighbourhood in the city partially enclosed by the Vilnia River; during the Soviet er

Travel writing on Vilnius is drawing attention to Užupis, the neighbourhood partially enclosed by the Vilnia River. Once shabby in the Soviet era, it is now considered bohemian, and in 1997 residents jokingly declared the Republic of Užupis, complete with its own constitution celebrating its free spirit.

Why now: Travellers and readers are currently sharing recommendations and curiosity about Vilnius and its unusual self-declared republic neighbourhood.

UžupisVilniusVilnia RiverRepublic of Užupis

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• [2/3] # Vilnius cont. Užupis is a neighbourhood in the city partially enclosed by the Vilnia River; during the Soviet era it was a bit shabby. It’s now described as bohemian and in 1997 residents self-declared the Republic of Užupis (📷1). The republic’s “free spirit”… · oCDo@mastodon.nz · 8

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/818192