After Lithuania regained independence in March 1990, Lithuanian diplomats and top-ranking state officials demanded that Italian authorities return the former legation building to Lithuania, or compensate the loss in cash or real estate. In 2007, Lithuanian artists Nomeda and Gediminas Urbonas presented an art project dedicated to Villa Lituania at Venice Biennale. After prolonged negotiations and several rejected proposals, Lithuania agreed to accept the fourth floor of Palazzo Blumenstihl in February 2013.
Upon regaining independence in March 1990, Lithuanian diplomats and high-ranking government officials urged Italian authorities to return the former embassy building or offer financial reparation for the loss. In 2007, Lithuanian artists Nomeda and Gediminas Urbonas created an art project centered on Villa Lituania at Venice Biennale. Following extensive negotiations and multiple rejected proposals, Lithuania reached a compromise in February 2013 by accepting the fourth floor of Palazzo Blumenstihl.