Rome Sights

Museo e Galleria Borghese

#22 of 963 things to do in Rome

#51 of 6227 things to do in Italy

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  • Address
    • Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5
  • Transport
    • Via Pinciana
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 06 3 28 10
  • Price
    • adult/EU 18-25yr/EU under 18yr & over 65yr €8.50/5.25/2, audioguides €5
  • Hours
    • 8.30am-7.30pm Tue-Sun, prebooking necessary

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Lonely Planet review for Museo e Galleria Borghese

Cardinal Scipione Borghese (1579–1633) was the most knowledgeable and ruthless art collector of his day, and his collection, in the Museo e Galleria Borghese is as dazzling as his park. If you only have time (or inclination) for one art gallery in Rome, make it this one, which is not only exquisite, but also provides the perfect introduction to Renaissance and baroque art without being overwhelming. It’s housed in the Casino Borghese, whose neoclassical look is the result of a 17th-century revamp. To limit numbers, visitors are admitted at two-hourly intervals, so you’ll need to call to prebook, and enter at an allotted entry time, but trust us, it’s worth it.

 

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    The best museum in Rome.

    americaninrome recommends this,

    Painting for painting, sculpture for sculpture, this is certainly the best museum in Rome. Five (count 'em, five!) Caravaggios, and the three great Bernini marbles are only the beginning. If you're in Rome for just a short time, you'll probably want to make your reservation (required) before you leave home--the museum can be booked for weeks in advance.

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