Lithuania - States within states

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

  • A state of mind

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

    Užupio Republika

  • The only way is up

    Užupio Republika

  • Reach out and touch faith

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

    Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

  • Making plans

    Bambalyne, Vilnius

  • Silent hill

    Užupio Republika

  • 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

  • Amuse me, muses

    Drama, Comedy and Tragedy. Only three they are.

    Three Muses, Lietuvos Nacionalinis Dramos Teatras, Vilnius

  • Repent

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

    Šiauliai, Lithuania

  • Bricks bricks

    The beautiful church features 33 different kinds of bricks and it is said that Napoleon wanted to bring it back with him to Paris.

    St Anne's church, Vilnius

  • Northbound

    Neris river, Vilnius