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Museum · Roma, Lazio
Galleria Borghese
Museum in a 17th-century villa with sculptures by Bernini and Canova and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian. Timed reservation is mandatory.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Galleria Borghese
The Galleria Borghese occupies the Casino Borghese, built from 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V and one of the greatest art collectors of his time. He was the first major patron of the young Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The sculptures by Bernini are the focus of the visit: Apollo and Daphne, with the nymph turning into laurel before the god; the Rape of Proserpina, with Pluto's fingers sinking into the marble thigh; and David, at the moment of throwing the stone. In the same house is Antonio Canova's Paolina Borghese, Napoleon's sister portrayed as Venus.
In the picture gallery, on the upper floor, there are several canvases by Caravaggio, such as Boy with a Basket of Fruit and David with the Head of Goliath, as well as Raphael's Deposition and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love.
Visits are conducted in shifts of about two hours, with a limited number of visitors, and reservations are mandatory. The gallery is inside the Villa Borghese park and usually closes on Mondays.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About two hours, the length of the reserved time slot.
Best time
Morning time slots tend to sell out first. Book weeks in advance between March and October.
How to get there
It's located inside the Villa Borghese. From the Spagna or Flaminio metro stations on line A, it's about a 15–20 minute walk through the park. Some buses stop on Via Pinciana, near the entrance.
Tip
Arrive early to pick up tickets and leave bags and backpacks in the cloakroom, which is mandatory. Start on the ground floor, where Bernini's sculptures are.
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Frequently asked questions about Galleria Borghese
Do you need to book the Galleria Borghese?
Yes, reservation is mandatory, with a set date and time. Time slots have limited places and usually sell out in advance in high season.
How long does the visit to the Galleria Borghese last?
Each time slot lasts about two hours, enough time to see the ground-floor sculptures and the paintings on the upper floor.
What are the main works at the Galleria Borghese?
Apollo and Daphne, the Rape of Proserpina and Bernini's David, Canova's Paulina Borghese, Caravaggio's paintings, Raphael's Deposition and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love.
Does the Galleria Borghese open on Mondays?
It usually closes on Mondays. Check the calendar before booking.