Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Incredible art selection
- One of Rome's richest private collections
Time required: 90 minutes
Phone: +39 06 32810
Web site: http://www.galleriaborgh...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 8:30am - 7:30pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Jan 1 and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 8.5 € |
| Reduced: | 5.25 € |
Public transport:
- Metro Line A: Spagna station
Address: Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5, 00197 Roma
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: CWOT
Things you need to know:
- Galleria Borghese is a splendid art gallery housed in Villa Borghese Pinciana located in the Borghese gardens
- The villa was built by art-lover Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V
- The gallery now houses a substantial part of the Borghese collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities, begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese
- Scipione was an early patron of Bernini and a Caravaggio enthusiast, thus, being well represented in the collections
- Such master works are on display as Titian's Sacred and Profane Love, Raphael's Entombment of Christ, Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit, St. Jerome, and Sick Bacchus or a number of Bernini sculptures
What to do there:
- The only way of visiting the museum is by making a reservation prior to your visit
- Call the following number for your reservation: +39 06 32810
- The other option is buying your tickets online
- Collect your ticket at the box office of the museum 30 minutes prior to your entry time
- Tickets are only valid for the chosen day and the given time slot
- Walk around and enjoy this incredible collection
- Do not miss: Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio's Madonna of the Serpent, Bernini's Rape of Persephone, Bernini's David
Tips & Insights:
- Please note that it is not allowed to take photos inside
- Roma Pass and Roma Pass+ are accepted (but you still need to make a reservation)
- Audio guide is available for a fee of 5 €
