Some honourable mentions of the Užupis constitution include “everyone has the right to love and take care of the cat”, “a dog has the right to be a dog”, and a “cat is not obliged to love its owner but must help in times of need.
The Republic of Užupis - Tiny European breakaway nation with happiness rights and a cat ambassador In the centre of a European capital is another tiny breakaway country where the right to be happy is enshrined in law.
Some to look out for are the Angel of Užupis monument—which has become the district’s symbol—the Mermaid sculpture, the Užupis cat, and the wall of Lithuania curse words.
As you wander around the cobbled streets – which are not suitable for platform Doc Martens I’ll tell you that - you’ll find the usual quicky coffee shops, bars and restaurants, but of course, you’ll come across a plethora of art installations in the streets such as murals, statues, sculptures, mosaics, posters, and collages as well.
My favourite story of Užupis was of the cat Ponulis, who used to live in the Keistoteka bookstore opposite the Constitution Wall.
