Galleria Borghese
The museum with the greatest concentration of Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings. Visits are timed and limited, so advance booking is essential.
The Galleria Borghese was assembled in the early 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. It is housed in a villa within the Villa Borghese park. Its masterpieces are Bernini's early sculptures Apollo and Daphne, The Rape of Proserpina, and David. The marble's skin and leaves are astonishing. Other highlights include Canova's Pauline Borghese, six works by Caravaggio, Raphael's Deposition, and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love. Visits are time-slotted, with each session lasting about 2 hours. You must book on the official website in advance, as tickets are almost never available on site. Bags must be checked before entering. The museum is about a 20-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo or Spagna station on metro line A. You can also take a bus to Pinciana stop.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Villa Borghese Gardens & Pincio Terrace
- Trevi Fountain
- Capuchin Crypt
- Piazza del Popolo
- Mausoleum of Augustus
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Ara Pacis Museum
- Trajan's Market & Imperial Fora