when I visited Nuremberg, I found plenty of good food and drink as well as interesting architecture and even a castle in the city.  In addition,  there was also a great artist in the years around 1500 who was the first to sell copies of his work to thousands of people.

at the Lombard Library (otherwise known as the Helen Plum Library) on Sunday, September 14th at 2:00PM.
Library address: 110 W. Maple Lombard, Il.
phone: 630-627-0316
Whoever answers the most questions correctly about Siena wins a free book!

You will learn more about the book  and all of the intriguing aspects of life, traditions, art and fun in Siena, Italy.

It is about an artist who created an altarpiece in 1311. The artist—Duccio—was regarded as Siena’s very best painter at that time. Siena was at the apex of its power and artistic achievement. In the book, Duccio gets into trouble, though. Two powerful men want to sabotage his work and his reputation, and they use the fact that he has a secret female apprentice as their way to destroy Duccio.

read Duccio and the Maestà within three days and said she loved it because of its suspenseful plot?  And, by the way, she discussed all of the interesting things she learned about fourteenth century Siena.

altarpiece by some in 1311, although most people loved it and greeted it with a large parade on its way to the Siena Cathedral.

in their traditions?  They may be lawyers, bankers, hair dressers, etc. and look very modern, but they still have a great deal of loyalty and social activities to do with their contrada or neighborhood. Read my book, and you will find out why.  Then, if you visit Siena, you will know how to spot the signs of the secret and wonderful Siena