Ruins Of Paulava Republic Pavlov Republic Palace In Lithuania. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Paulava Republic Pavlov Republic MerkinÄ—, Lithuania Once known throughout Europe, this tiny and unusually progressive 18th century micro-nation. The micro-nation had a capital city, Pavlov, with a city hall, churches, an inn and dozens o houses. Unfortunately, the manor house itself was destroyed in World War II, leaving only the ruins. The ruins of the capital survived until today. After the war, all the land in that area belonged to the Soviet Union. Consequently, there was a Soviet farm here for some time. Residents also used the ruins of the estate to store their grain.