The Borghese Gallery
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Tips for Visiting Rome’s Most Exclusive Gallery
Rome is a city of ancient art and architecture, and while most people think the best art is at the Vatican Museums, we might disagree a bit. There’s no comparing to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, but have you stood in front of Bernini’s jaw-dropping sculpture named Rape of Proserpina? It’s below on both the how to visit and is a tour worth it images.
The Borghese family happily used their wealth to collect and commission incredible pieces of art that the Vatican refused to use since they didn’t have a religious meaning. What does that mean for you? Well, a visit to tour the Borghese Gallery could easily become your most favorite thing to do in Rome. It’s an unparalleled collection of art to explore without the crowds.
Top Tours of Borghese Gallery and Rome
While we want to provide as much information as possible to improve your visit, the absolute best way to see the Colosseum is with a tour guide. We offer some of the best if not the best small group Colosseum tours in Rome based on our excellent reviews. We also offer a private tour of the Borghese Gallery which is the most memorable way to experience the stunning artworks collected there.
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Private Borghese Gallery Tour
If you didn’t love the crowds at the Vatican, then you’ll love the solitude here at Borghese Gallery. Not to mention, it houses some of Bernini’s absolute best sculptures, among many other treasures by the greats. Borghese is not to be missed.
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This is one of our most popular and comprehensive tours of Rome. You’ll visit the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more with a licensed guide in English. All admissions and transportation is included.
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