Legends of the Founding of Vilnius and its historical sites established by eminent Polish and Lithuanian writers and scientists a few years ago has become one of the most popular books in Lithuania, translated into Polish and soon became famous as a magnificent story complementary gift guides for Poles visiting Vilnius. In the legends immortalized by artists of both countries come to life stories of the Founding of Vilnius, the Gate of Dawn and the Cathedral of Vilnius, St.
Kazimierz, the spirit of Sigismund Augustus, the spectrum of Barbara Radziwill, Prince Radziwill heritage and many other historical events. The book uses the works of Polish artists both known as well as unknown artists from the collection of the Lithuanian Art Museum in Vilnius.
