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Galleria Borghese

Rome's most intimate and exquisite art museum. Experience Bernini's breathtaking sculptures and Caravaggio's dramatic paintings in a magnificent Baroque villa.

1613
Villa Built
20
Gallery Rooms
€15
Entry Ticket
2 hrs
Visit Slot

A Cardinal's Private Collection

Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, was one of the first great art collectors of the modern age. His passion for art - sometimes acquired by questionable means - created the most important private collection in Rome. He commissioned works directly from young artists like Bernini and Caravaggio.

The villa itself is a masterpiece: frescoed ceilings, marble floors, and antique sculptures create an atmosphere of refined luxury. Unlike larger museums, the Borghese Gallery limits visitors to 360 per 2-hour slot, ensuring an intimate experience with some of the world's greatest art.

Bernini's Masterpieces

The world's finest collection of Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculptures, created when he was still in his twenties

Apollo and Daphne
Room III

Apollo and Daphne (1625)

The moment of Daphne's transformation into a laurel tree, captured in marble. Watch her fingers become leaves and her feet take root. Bernini made stone breathe.

The Rape of Proserpina
Room IV

The Rape of Proserpina (1622)

Pluto's fingers press into Proserpina's thigh with impossible realism. The contrast between the god's power and the maiden's despair is heartbreaking. Bernini was just 23.

David
Room II

David (1624)

Unlike Michelangelo's calm David, Bernini's hero is caught mid-action, sling tensed, face twisted with concentration. The face is a self-portrait of the young artist.

Revolutionary Paintings

Caravaggio's Rome

The Borghese Gallery houses six Caravaggio paintings - the largest collection of his works in one place. Cardinal Scipione was obsessed with Caravaggio, even having him arrested to force him to hand over paintings.

Boy with a Basket of Fruit - One of his earliest works, stunning realism
David with the Head of Goliath - Goliath's head is Caravaggio's self-portrait
Madonna of the Serpent - Rejected by St. Peter's, now a treasure here
St. Jerome Writing - Light and shadow at their most dramatic
Caravaggio paintings

More Treasures

Beyond Bernini and Caravaggio, the gallery holds Renaissance masterpieces and ancient Roman art

Raphael & Titian

Raphael's "Deposition" and Titian's "Sacred and Profane Love" are highlights of the painting collection on the upper floor.

The Villa Itself

Frescoed ceilings, inlaid marble floors, and ancient mosaics. The building is as much a work of art as its contents.

Ancient Art

Roman sculptures, sarcophagi, and mosaics dating back 2,000 years, including the famous "Sleeping Hermaphrodite."

Essential Booking Information

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
No walk-ups allowed. Book weeks in advance, especially for weekends and holidays.
2-Hour Time Slots
9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. Arrive 30 min early.
Tickets
€15 + €2 booking fee. Free first Sunday of month (book early!).
Getting There
Villa Borghese gardens. Metro Spagna + 15 min walk or Bus 910.

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Borghese Gallery Tour
2 hours, small group
From $79
Private Tour
2 hours, just your group
From $199
Borghese + Gardens
4 hours, art + nature
From $119
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Villa Borghese Gardens
Rome's Central Park

Villa Borghese Gardens

After your gallery visit, explore Rome's most beautiful public park. The 80-hectare gardens offer shaded walking paths, picturesque lakes, and stunning viewpoints over the city.

Rent a rowboat on the lake, visit the Pincio terrace for sunset views, or simply relax with a gelato on the grass. It's the perfect way to decompress after an intense art experience.

80 ha
Gardens
FREE
Entry
24/7
Open

See Art That Will Change You

The Borghese Gallery isn't just a museum - it's a transformative experience. Bernini's sculptures will take your breath away. Caravaggio's paintings will haunt you. Let us make it happen.

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