Emma Jane's Rome

Athena Lemnia, just a mere 5 centuries BC, Phidias, with an incredible exhibition on at the Roman Capitoline Museum , one of the most fascinating in Rome. 'THE' architect of the Greek Parthenon and models. Completely mind boggling to even comprehend how old these artefacts are. Off to see other parts of the Parthenon in London, can't wait !

There are many reasons we still have so much information about Ancient Rome, but one of the most amazing reasons is a city map known as the Forma Urbis, made out of 150 different marble slabs engraved with: the river, the streets and the blue print of all the public buildings, temples, theatres and not only. Unbelievable and dating back to 203 AD by Emperor Septimius Severus and is 18 x 14 meters (approx 54 x 42 feet). Finally we get to see these amazing fragments. Those Romans were so sophisticated it's quite mind boggling.

Now if you fancy an incredibly beautiful chandelier like this why not come with me to Venice? Stay in the best hotel ever and visit the unique Murano glass factories and indulge!