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The Galleria Borghese contains one of the largest private art collections in the world of cardinal Scipione Borghese. The museum collection covering twenty rooms consists of antiques, sculptures and many paintings. This gallery contains several well-known works, particularly from the Renaissance, including the statues ‘Apollo and Daphne’ by Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci and Sanzio Raphael.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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The Galleria Borghese contains one of the largest private art collections in the world of cardinal Scipione Borghese. The museum collection covering twenty rooms consists of antiques, sculptures and many paintings. This gallery contains several well-known works, particularly from the Renaissance, including the statues ‘Apollo and Daphne’ by Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci and Sanzio Raphael.
Visit: Galleria Borghese, Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5, 00197 Rome Italy
Galleria Borghese, also known in English as Borghese Gallery, is housed in the Villa Borghese, a beautiful and elegant mansion. It is one of the most renowned art museums in the world. The building’s gardens are also a popular attraction and the third largest park in Rome.The gallery features an important part of the collection begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese (nephew of Pope Paul V), between 1576 and 1633. As well as an avid art collector of Caravaggio’s works, the Cardinal was Bernini’s first sponsor. Thus, the museum counts with an extensive collection of both artists. The Galleria Borghese is one of the best museums in the world. It will marvel visitors of all ages and making space in your itinerary to visit it is a definite must. Since this museum is extremely popular, booking in advance is mandatory and only those with a pre-paid admissions ticket will be let in. We recommend booking a few days in advance to make sure the tickets aren’t sold out.
