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Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket

The Galleria Borghese is among the most famous art galleries in Rome. This museum complex houses a large part of the Borghese Collection of paintings, sculptures and antiquities, initiated by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V and avid collector of works by Caravaggio, who is well represented in the collection with the Boy with Basket of Fruit, Saint Jerome Writing, Sick Bacchus and others.

Note of merit for the marvellous Salone: this, in fact, features a large fresco on the ceiling of the first room, the work of the Sicilian artist Mariano Rossi, who makes such good use of foreshortening that it seems almost three-dimensional. The fresco depicts Marcus Furius Camillus relieving the siege of the Capitol by the Gauls.

The first room of the Salon is the Chamber of Ceres, with a marble vase depicting Oedipus and the Sphinx. The second room has a ceiling frescoed by Francesco Caccianiga with the Fall of Phaeton. The third room houses Bernini's Apollo and Daphne.

It is precisely the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini that make up a significant percentage of his production of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Child Jupiter and Faun (1615) and Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius (1618-19) up to the dynamic Rape of Proserpine (1621-22), Apollo and Daphne (1622-25) and David (1623) , considered seminal works of Baroque sculpture.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Rome
Validity: Flexible
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Fast track
Entrance Fees Included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Visit Galleria Borghese, one of the most famous art galleries in Rome
  • Admire works by Caravaggio such as 'Boy with Basket of Fruit'
  • See artworks from Mariano Rossi, Francesco Caccianiga, and more
  • Go through the exhibition at your own pace
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Important to know

Not allowed:

  • Backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside Galleria Borghese and must be deposited in the cloakrooms. It's recommended to bring only small bags

Know in advance:

  • Please note that this is not a guided tour, only a skip-the-line ticket
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Entrance fees
  • Skip-the-line tickets
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What’s not included

  • Audio guide
  • Guided tour
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Borghese Gallery and Museum, Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

In front of the entrance to Galleria Borghese, you will find a staff member waiting for you, holding a red flag with the "Saints Tour" logo.

Provider

Saints Tour

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