The Pantheon - one of the mist important and imposing Roman Temples. It was built in 27BC in honor of all the gods ( hence the name). Destroyed by a fire in 89AD, it was rebuilt sometime between 110 & 125 AD during the time if Hadrian. In 609 the temple was consecrated as a Christian church by Pope Boniface I'VE who dedicated it to the Virgin Mary and all the Martyr Saints. It is absolutely amazing and one of the mist beautiful interiors scene to date.

Castle Sant' Angelo - this was intended to be the burial place of Hadrian and his family. It is erected on the site of the ancient Horti Domizia. The bridges later linked the fortress with the centre if Rome . This later became a prison in which such famous characters as Giordano Bruno & Cagliostro were incarcerated. It is now a museum.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

First night dinner- pasta with mushrooms, truffles and cream - mmmmlicious. Could do with some more.

Finally arrived at our hotel, after having to wait an age for our luggage to come through. Thankfully the driver was there waiting. In eventful drive into Rome. Far more spread out than Paris was. Passed the Colosseum on the way in, huge. Arrived at the hotel and had about a half hour wait for our room, but got an expression while we waited.