Lithuania - States within states

As I continued to scratch the surface, I discovered several odd gems in this country, including the Republic of Užupis.

  • A state of mind

    A state of mind

    The freewheeling republic of Užupis reminds me of Christiania in Copenhagen.

    [Užupio Republika]

  • Losing my religion

    Losing my religion

    Hundred of thousands of crosses have been brought here during several generations, even though the site has been cleared out three times by Soviet authorities.

    [Hill of Crosses, Lithuania]

  • The only way is up

    The only way is up

    [Užupio Republika]

  • The red tower

    The red tower

    This is Gediminas Hill where the city was founded. It has featured a red-brick tower since the 13th century.

    [Gediminas Tower, Vilnius]

  • Making plans

    Making plans

    [Bambalyne, Vilnius]

  • Silent hill

    Silent hill

    [Užupio Republika]

  • Amuse me

    Amuse me

    Drama, Comedy and Tragedy. Only three they are.

    [Three Muses, Lietuvos Nacionalinis Dramos Teatras, Vilnius]

  • Penance

    Penance

    The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul dates back to 1617.

    [Šiauliai, Lithuania]