Borghese Museum

The unparalleled sculpture and painting collection is located within the lush and expansive Borghese Gardens. The dramatic interior of this remarkable villa/museum was originally designed by Bernini whose sculptural masterpieces are also on view.

Highlights:
The sculpture of “Pauline Borghese” by Canova in Room 1.
Bernini’s “David” (the face of David is a self-portrait of Bernini) in Room 2 and his “Pluto and Persephone”.
The sculpture of “Apollo and Daphne” Bernini’s most famous work in Room 3.
Caravaggio’s “David with the head of Goliath” (Goliath’s head is a self-portrait of Caravaggio) in Room 8.
Titian’s “Sacred and Profane Love” in Room 20
Raffaello’s “The Deposition” sadly was under restoration. His "Lady with Unicorn" was on loan.

Borghese Museum
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5
Borghese Gardens
00186 Rome (RM)
p. +(06)-8548-577
For reservations: +(06)-8424-1607 or online
A limited number of visitors are admitted at any one time so reservations are essential. We found it quite easy to reserve through their website. It is compulsory to collect reserved tickets 30 minutes before your reserved time slot.
Open: Daily 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Open Sunday: 9 am to 1 pm