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Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5
00197 Rome
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+39 06 3 2810
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Neighborhood :
Centro Storico
http://www.galleriaborghese.it/ - Tue to Sun from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
This collection is housed in a building constructed in 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, one of Bernini's greatest patrons. In fact, this great sculptor has exhibited some of his most famous sculptures here; amongst them is the renowned Apollo and Daphne. When one thinks of the Museo Borghese, the sculpture that immediately springs to mind is Canova's Pauline Borghese, in which she poses as Venus, wearing just a drape around her midriff. There are six major pieces by Caravaggio in the Galleria, including The Boy with a Basket of Fruit and the Madonna della Serpe. Titian is also represented with Sacred and Profane Love, Raphael with The Deposition, and there are important works by Correggio. The gallery can only hold 300 visitors at a time, so it is advisable to book in advance.
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Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Number one in Rome for us”
The Borghese Gallery is simply amazing. You have space (especially if you go round backwards - as everyone is let in together try turning away ...
“Worth every penny. The Bernini's are magnificent.”
Tickets: The advanced ticket buying process is a pain in the rear, but I understand why they do it. When I was in the Galleria, I appreciated t...
“One of the Most Amazing places in the City”
Hidden in one of the largest parks in the City, the Galleria Borghese is a must for anyone who is passionate about art. They have all the big n...
“A very good museum to see gorgeous sculpture”
You have to go downstairs through the center door and there was an absolutely chaotic line. We then had to go to check our bags at the desk on ...
“Fantastic roof!!!”
We visited here on our first day in Rome. It was a bit of a walk to it from the Metro but we finally found it. Had to wait over an hour to get ...
“Breathtaking!”
Based on TripAdvisor reviews, my husband and I booked a guided tour in advance of our trip to Rome, and were so glad that we did. Yes, it's som...
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It was great but.........
It was a little crowded which prevented me from really enjoying the various works of art.Next time I am going to try to go in the slow season s...
A Must See, Again & Again
Beautiful, priceless art as seen in an historic and beautiful gallery located in one of Italy's most beautiful parks, The Villa Borghese. Admi...
LOVED IT!!!!
If you know anything about art, you will really enjoy this place. We used the automated guide and it was very informative and really good. Jus...
Glad you had to make a appointment
This was a wonderful experience. The Vatican should do the same! Travel light you have to check all bags and you only have a two hour appoin...
Buy the hand held tour guide
There are two places you have to visit in Rome. The Colesium is one. This is the other. The art is fabulous, the history great, the english ...
If you miss this, you've missed Rome
Because this is where most of the Bernini sculptures are housed, and Bernini is THE Roman artist. These sculptures are just divine--you'll neve...
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