{"id":24413,"date":"2022-08-01T16:11:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=24413"},"modified":"2024-07-22T13:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T13:21:27","slug":"complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to the Borghese Gallery: Must-See and Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to plan a trip to Rome and not see amazing art. The whole city being an open-air museum, you are sure to catch a glimpse of several masterpieces. But which museums in Rome should you visit? While the<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/vatican-city-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Vatican City Museums<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-capitoline-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capitoline Museums<\/a> are top options, we recommend you don\u2019t skip the Borghese Gallery. Located within the beautiful Villa Borghese park, this gallery has an incredible collection for art lovers. If you visit, make sure to bookmark our Borghese Gallery guide!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24414\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24414\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-borghese-gallery-pixabay-meassimo-sanna.jpg\" alt=\"the-borghese-gallery\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-borghese-gallery-pixabay-meassimo-sanna.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-borghese-gallery-pixabay-meassimo-sanna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-borghese-gallery-pixabay-meassimo-sanna-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-borghese-gallery-pixabay-meassimo-sanna-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Borghese Gallery is located within the beautiful Villa Borghese Park. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/the-borghese-gallery-caravaggio-rome-3739664\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massimo Sanna<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768aa68b3032\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768aa68b3032\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/#History_of_The_Borghese_Gallery\" title=\"History of The Borghese Gallery\">History of The Borghese Gallery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/#The_Borghese_Gallery_Highlights\" title=\"The Borghese Gallery Highlights\">The Borghese Gallery Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/#Hidden_Gems_of_the_Borghese_Gallery\" title=\"Hidden Gems of the Borghese Gallery\">Hidden Gems of the Borghese Gallery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/#Borghese_Gallery_Guide_Practical_Info\" title=\"Borghese Gallery Guide: Practical Info\">Borghese Gallery Guide: Practical Info<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-the-borghese-gallery\/#Borghese_Gallery_FAQ\" title=\"Borghese Gallery FAQ\">Borghese Gallery FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_The_Borghese_Gallery\"><\/span>History of The Borghese Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today what we visit as the Borghese Gallery, is actually housed in the original Borghese family Villa. Though it might be a little confusing when you hear \u201cVilla Borghese,\u201d it is probably referring to the immense gardens of the Villa Borghese Park.<\/p>\n<p>The physical villa was built in the 17th century and was surrounded by three miles of private gardens. Though now you might consider the Villa and gardens are within Rome, at the time it was just outside the gates of the city. This made it a countryside getaway!<\/p>\n<p>So who was the Borghese family? They were a prominent noble family in Rome, who was very involved in business, politics, and of course the Church. In fact, Pope Paul V was a Borghese, as were numerous cardinals through the 16th-18th centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years they collected, purchased, and commissioned many works of art. These items decorated their private quarters until the late 18th century, when they opened as a public museum.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until 1902 that the Italian Government acquired the Villa and the lands, transforming them into the public park. This is the Borghese Gallery that visitors see today.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24420\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1636px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-24420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mansion-palace-italy-garden-rome-temple-771726-pxhere.com_-e1659283732642.jpg\" alt=\"villa-borghese-park-gardens\" width=\"1626\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">We recommend taking a stroll through the Villa Borghese Park. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/771726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Borghese_Gallery_Highlights\"><\/span>The Borghese Gallery Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Apollo and Daphne and The Rape of Proserpina &#8211; Bernini<\/h3>\n<p>The true masterpieces of the Borghese collection are the Bernini sculptures. You\u2019ll find many more while visiting the gallery, but two that definitely deserve to be highlighted are the Apollo and Daphne, plus the Rape of Proserpina sculptures. These two are adored by art students for their incredible detail. It is incredible how Bernini was able to manipulate the marble, making it appear as another medium altogether.<\/p>\n<p>In Daphne, we see it in the smooth transition of her human features into leaves and branches. In Proserpina, we see it in the imprint of Pluto\u2019s hands on her thigh, where the marble truly becomes smooth flesh touching rather than stone on stone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24421\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24421\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleria_borghese_sala_di_apollo_e_dafne.jpg\" alt=\"Borghese-gallery-apollo-e-defne-hall\" width=\"1200\" height=\"848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleria_borghese_sala_di_apollo_e_dafne.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleria_borghese_sala_di_apollo_e_dafne-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleria_borghese_sala_di_apollo_e_dafne-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleria_borghese_sala_di_apollo_e_dafne-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Apollo and Daphne is considered one of Bernini&#8217;s masterpieces. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Apollo_and_Daphne_%28Bernini%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Young Woman with a Unicorn &#8211; Raphael<\/h3>\n<p>This is a painting that we couldn&#8217;t leave out of our Borghese Gallery guide. One of Raphael\u2019s finest portraits, this work is shrouded in mystery. The identity of the girl is unclear. Though there has been much speculation, unfortunately, the true answer has been lost in time. What <em>is<\/em> known is the symbolism of the unicorn, which is tied to purity.<\/p>\n<p>Another cool fact: the sitting pose is assumed to have been inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci\u2019s <em>Mona Lisa<\/em>, as the latter had been completed just months prior.<\/p>\n<h3>David with the Head of Goliath &#8211; Caravaggio<\/h3>\n<p>If you are a real Caravaggio fan, you\u2019ve come to the right place. This gallery has more works by Caravaggio than any other in the world. As one of the main highlights from this selection, we wanted to point out a favorite: <em>David with the Head of Goliath<\/em>. This was one of his final works.<\/p>\n<p>Different from most depictions of David as it shows the aftermath, in Caravaggio\u2019s clear dark style. It also shows David not triumphant, but rather a bit thoughtful.<\/p>\n<p>Another particularity of this painting is that Goliath is a self-portrait of Caravaggio himself!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24422\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24422\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caravaggio-david-goliath.jpg\" alt=\"Caravaggio-david-goliath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caravaggio-david-goliath.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caravaggio-david-goliath-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caravaggio-david-goliath-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caravaggio-david-goliath-768x602.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><em>David with the Head of Goliath<\/em> is dated as early as 1605 and as late as 1609-1610. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Caravaggio-david-goliath-fin.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Gems_of_the_Borghese_Gallery\"><\/span>Hidden Gems of the Borghese Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>The Sleeping Hermaphrodite &#8211; unknown<\/h3>\n<p>One of the few ancient sculptures in the collection, this was a Roman copy of an original Greek bronze. As visitors approach, it appears to be the sleeping form of a nude woman, as they circle the statue it becomes apparent the figure has a mixed form.<\/p>\n<p>The sculpture represents Hermaphroditus, born the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. When he was older he fell in love with a nymph, and begged never be separated. The gods granted his wish by combining their bodies into one.<\/p>\n<h3>Boy With A Basket Of Fruit &#8211; Caravaggio<\/h3>\n<p>This is another excellent painting by Caravaggio. <em>Boy with a Basket of Fruit<\/em> retains the lighter style one of his earlier works. What is most impressive in this work is the immense detail in the fruit bowl.<\/p>\n<p>For all curves and difficult objects, Caravaggio masterfully catches every shadow, curve, and gleam to make it very realistic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24423\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24423\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio-wikimedia-commons.jpg\" alt=\" Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio-wikimedia-commons.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio-wikimedia-commons-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio-wikimedia-commons-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boy-With-A-Basket-Of-Fruit-Caravaggio-wikimedia-commons-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The model was a friend of Caravaggio, the Sicilian painter Mario Minniti. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/damiavos\/34388765775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Damian Entwistle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Palafrenieri &#8211; Caravaggio<\/h3>\n<p>This is another can&#8217;t-miss piece by Caravaggio. Impressive for its size alone, this shows Christ as a young boy &#8211; an age not often depicted &#8211; with his mother and grandmother, Anne.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s interesting about this painting is that it was originally commissioned to be in St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica, but was quickly dropped as it was deemed inappropriate. Mary\u2019s dress is too revealing for that of a Virgin, Jesus is shown with red hair (considered evil), and they didn\u2019t much like the expression on Anne\u2019s face. Luckily, the Borghese family stepped in and saved this painting, adding it to their collection of Caravaggio\u2019s works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> Want to explore St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica on your trip to Rome? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/st-peters-basilica-tour-dome-crypts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica from Top to Bottom with Dome Clime &amp; Crypt<\/a> from our sister company, Walks of Italy!<\/p>\n<h3>Marcus Curtius Leaping and the Main Entrance Hall<\/h3>\n<p>When you head to the Borghese Villa, you\u2019ll be welcomed with this work on the ceiling and an impressive entrance hall. The mosaics under your feet are of Ancient Roman origin and are said to have come directly from the Baths of Caracalla.<\/p>\n<p>The work depicted tells a story from 4th century BC Rome. Legend has it that a large chasm was created by an earthquake and began to tear Rome apart. They believed if they threw in their treasures that they would be saved. Marcus Curtius said that courage was the most treasured possession Rome had, and he threw himself in. It is said that then it was closed, and Rome was saved.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24425\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24425\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_.jpg\" alt=\"borghese_gallery-entrance-hall-ceiling\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galleria_Borghese_-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The ceiling of the Entrance Hall by Mariano Rossi (1731-1807) was created between 1775 and 1779 as part of the renovation of the building. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Galleria_Borghese_%28Rome%29_11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Pauline Bonaparte &#8211; Canova<\/h3>\n<p>Moving forward in the centuries, one of the hidden gems in the Borghese halls is the beautiful statue of Pauline Bonaparte by Canova.<br \/>\nCanova was a master sculptor, creating lifelike marble works. Here he was commissioned by Camillo Borghese to create this image of Pauline, Napoleon\u2019s sister, to celebrate their marriage. Here she is depicted as a Venus, even holding the tell-tale symbol of an apple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borghese_Gallery_Guide_Practical_Info\"><\/span>Borghese Gallery Guide: Practical Info<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Location and Opening Hours at the Borghese Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the Borghese Gallery in the beautiful Villa located at the far end of the park, with the nearest road entrance at Via Pinciana. You can arrive by bus or taxi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip<\/strong>: For a bit more scenic entrance, you can arrive early taking the metro to Flaminio, then walking through the Villa Borghese Park to the Gallery.<\/p>\n<p>This museum works a little differently than others, by managing how many visitors are present at one time through strictly timed entrances. Entrances are allowed at the following times:<br \/>\n9 a.m. &#8211; 11 a.m.<br \/>\n10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<br \/>\n11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<br \/>\n12 p.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<br \/>\n1 p.m. &#8211; 3 p.m.<br \/>\n2 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<br \/>\n3 p.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<br \/>\n4 p.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<br \/>\n5 p.m. &#8211; 7 p.m.<br \/>\n5.45 p.m. &#8211; 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<h3>Borghese Gallery Tickets and Prices<\/h3>\n<p>As you can see, each visit proposes a two-hour stay to admire the collection. It is necessary to book your visit in advance, and the gallery does not accept tickets from third-party sites. Therefore, make sure you book your ticket directly through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tosc.it\/artist\/galleria-borghese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galleria Borghese Ticket website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A standard ticket is 13\u20ac, while you will need to pay a 2\u20ac reservation commission on top of that. If you go for the last time slot (at 5:45), the entrance is discounted to 8\u20ac.<\/p>\n<p>EU citizens between 18-25 access a discounted ticket of only 2\u20ac. While children under 18, students and professors of Cultural Management and the Arts, and ICOM members all are allowed free entrance. However, you will still need to book in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Did you happen to purchase a Roma Pass? In that case, your entrance to the Borghese Gallery is covered! But you will need to book in advance by calling +39 06 32810, from Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m., or you can write to romapass@tosc.it<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24424\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-24424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Borghese-gallery-entrace-hall-flickr-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">An estimated 500,000 people visit the Borghese Gallery every year. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sonsespics\/45589992055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borghese_Gallery_FAQ\"><\/span>Borghese Gallery FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>How much does entrance cost?<\/h3>\n<p>A normal entrance ticket to the Borghese Gallery costs 13\u20ac, plus a 2\u20ac online reservation commission. However, if you are under 18 it is free, and EU citizens between 18-25 years old have a discount. The discounted tickets are 2\u20ac.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I book a ticket?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to book in advance online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tosc.it\/artist\/galleria-borghese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Borghese Gallery ticket website.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a guide?<\/h3>\n<p>While much can be understood at face value, if you are interested in learning more about the Borghese family and their collection, you may benefit from a guided visit. The Gallery organizes guided visits of the permanent collection with their expert guides. These are available in English Saturdays and Sundays at 11:10 am and 3:10 pm.<\/p>\n<p>The guided tour costs an additional 8\u20ac and can be booked when reserving your ticket or by calling: +39 06 32810.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can grab an audio guide on-site at the start of your visit for 5\u20ac.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will a visit take?<\/h3>\n<p>To manage the flow of visitors, the Gallery allows a visit of two hours per entrance. This should be plenty of time to enjoy the collection.<\/p>\n<h3>Are animals allowed?<\/h3>\n<p>Animals are not allowed to visit the Borghese Gallery.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there somewhere to eat in the Borghese Gallery?<\/h3>\n<p>There is a small caf\u00e8 within the gallery that is open from 9 AM to 7 PM. You will also be able to find several small food kiosks and cafes throughout Villa Borghese Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to plan a trip to Rome and not see amazing art. The whole city being an open-air museum, you are sure to catch a glimpse of several masterpieces. But which museums in Rome should you visit? 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