Have you ever thought of experiencing the life of a prince or a cardinal of the sixteen hundreds in Rome? Then you shouldn’t be missing our Borghese Gallery Tour!
Visit the inside of a seventeenth century Aristocratic Palace surrounded by a magnificent public park, and enjoy one of the greatest private Art Collection in the world!
Residence of powerful Cardinal Scipio Borghese (nephew of Pope Paul V), known as a Connoisseur of Art. At the beginning of the 1600’s he started collecting most of the masterpieces of his time: artworks from Raphael, Titian, Correggio, Caravaggio, etc.
Even young artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Master of Barque Sculpture and Architecture, worked under his commission to make the Villa a unique Residence in the world. His famous statues will seem to come alive around you. Visible in the exact location where they were conceived and meant to be admired. This is the grandiosity of the Borghese Gallery: living the atmosphere and luxury of one of the greatest Residences of its time. Rich in fantastic marble decoration, yet in unique paintings.
Two floors of exhibition full of the major masterpieces of Italian Art, among the most important Museums in Italy, just waiting for you!
Once outside of the Gallery, we will enjoy a relaxing stroll among the meadows of Villa Borghese Park. Then we’ll reach the Pincio Panoramic Terrace from where St.Peter’s Dome along with the city center of Rome can be seen!!! Your pictures will look like no others!
Duration | 3 hours |
Inclusions | Expert licensed guide. Tickets are not included |
Itinerary | Borghese Gallery, Borghese Park |
Operating days | Everyday except Mondays |
Meeting point | In front of Borghese Gallery. All details will be given to you after the booking |
Activity level | Suitable for everybody |
Accessibility | The Gallery is completely accessible |
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