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Galleria Borghese
Galleria Borghese

Dreaming of Paolina

5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese
Rome, Rome
00197

Neighborhood: Centro Storico

Nearest Train: Flaminio o Spagna

Phone: +39 06 841 3979
Fax: +39 6 3265 1329
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This collection is housed in a building constructed in 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, one of Bernini's greatest patrons. In fact, this great sculptor has exhibited some of his most famous sculptures here; amongst them is the renowned Apollo and Daphne. When one thinks of the Museo Borghese, the sculpture that immediately springs to mind is Canova's Pauline Borghese, in which she poses as Venus, wearing just a drape around her midriff. There are six major pieces by Caravaggio in the Galleria, including The Boy with a Basket of Fruit and the Madonna della Serpe. Titian is also represented with Sacred and Profane Love, Raphael with The Deposition, and there are important works by Correggio. The gallery can only hold 300 visitors at a time, so it is advisable to book in advance.

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Associated Events
Bacon-Caravaggio
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
On the occassion of the hundredth anniversary of a great painter Francis Bacon, the Galleria Borghese will have on display paintings by Bacon and Caravaggio as part of an arts exhibition titled Bacon-Caravaggio.At this event specialist will analyze the difference in the works of these two greats. Check for exact dates and times on the website.



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It was great but.........
It was a little crowded which prevented me from really enjoying the various works of art....
Reviewed by:buggy from on Jun 03 2008


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A Must See, Again & Again
Beautiful, priceless art as seen in an historic and beautiful gallery located in one of Italy's ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 20 2007


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LOVED IT!!!!
If you know anything about art, you will really enjoy this place. We used the automated guide and it...
Reviewed by:shellmes7 from on Nov 15 2007



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