About this attraction
Everything you need to know about Borghese Gallery
The Borghese Gallery is the most intimate major museum in Rome — limited to exactly 360 visitors at a time, in a gorgeous Baroque villa inside a vast park. It holds Bernini's Apollo and Daphne (considered the greatest Baroque sculpture ever carved), six Caravaggios in one room, and Raphael's Deposition.
Booking is essential and must be made well in advance — the gallery is frequently sold out weeks ahead. Timed entry is strictly enforced: you have exactly 2 hours inside, which is exactly the right amount to see everything without rushing.
What's included
Highlights & inclusions
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Bernini's Apollo and Daphne
The greatest Baroque sculpture ever carved — a moment frozen in marble
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Six Caravaggios
Six major Caravaggio paintings in a single room — unique in the world
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Raphael's Deposition
One of the most beautiful altarpieces of the High Renaissance
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Villa Borghese park
One of Rome's greatest parks — surrounding the villa
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Baroque villa
The building itself is a work of art — ceiling frescoes throughout
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Strictly timed visit
Limited to 360 visitors — the most intimate major museum in Italy
Areas & access
What you'll find inside
Ground floor
Sculpture
Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, Pluto and Proserpina, David
Upper floor
Painting
Six Caravaggios, Raphael's Deposition, Titian and Correggio
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Practical information
Getting there & what to know
| Address | Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, 00197 Rome |
| Opening | Tue–Sun 9am – 7pm (timed 2-hour slots) |
| Transport | Bus: 910 to Museo Borghese stop; or 20-min walk from Spanish Steps |
| Duration | 2 hours — strictly enforced timed visit |
| Booking | Book 2–4 weeks ahead minimum — frequently sold out |
💡Tip : Book as early as possible — the Borghese is the most frequently sold-out museum in Rome. The 9am slot has the best light. Spend the remaining morning in the Villa Borghese park.
Before you go
Tips & recommendations
- →Book 2–4 weeks ahead minimum — frequently sold out weeks in advance.
- →The 9am slot has the best natural light on the sculptures.
- →Spend time in the Villa Borghese park before or after — it's free.
- →The sculpture rooms (ground floor) are the highlight — arrive ready for Bernini's Apollo and Daphne first.
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