Borghese Gallery (Galleria Borghese)
This art gallery in Rome is a must-visit for any avid art lover. You can find a significant number of Borghese sculptures, antiquities and paintings which were collected by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V. It also houses masterworks of artists who lived in the baroque period especially that of the renowned Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo Merisi/Caravaggio. Do not miss out on the much admired Borghese Gladiator in the Villa Borghese here. There are many roads in Rome which lead to the Borghese Gallery and the gallery is quite an easy find.
You can spend a fruitful half day at this gallery which oozes with history on your Rome city break if you have the time for it, whether or not you have an interest in art and sculpture. And if you are tired of the walk around the museum, you can relax in the park/zoo at the place.Treats your eyes and senses equally. Leaves behind no regrets! No wonder it tops the list of top 10 attractions in Rome. Too good to be missed!
Specifications
| Address: | Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 5 |
| Phone Number: | 06 841 3979 |