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Galleria Borghese

Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 00195 Rome, Italy
+39-0632810
Ranked #11 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1073 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Traveller Description: This musuem, often referred to as the "Queen of private collections", houses Cardinal Scipione Borghese's art collection, including exquisite... more »
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Indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The sculpture in this museum is amazing and the museum is a good size for easy viewing. They only let so many people in at a time so it is not too busy. Unbelievable! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We have been to many museums, but the Borghese Gallery is one of our favorites. It is a relatively small museum and one must make a reservation for a time frame for your visit. The sculptures were phenomenal, espcially Canova's Pauline Bonaparte and Bernini's Appollo and Daphne. You swear you could see these statues breathe! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

amazing and breathless all the time. not too much people around and in a wonderful lication More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

take a tour to get the most from your experience well worth it...gardens afterwards rather boring not as expected could skip More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Hi, I have tried numerous times through the Gallery'ws website to make reservations. The site states tickets are available and takes my reservation, but when I try to click through to pay, it does not go through. Frustrating! We will probably have to book through our hotel and pay a hefty surcharge. Hope it is worth it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

You must obtain tickets ahead of time, but it is well worth planning a trip to the Galleria Borghese while in Rome. Your ticket is for a set time and you then have 2 hours (and you must leave when the 2 hours are up). The first floor is primarily the beauty of the building and sculptors and was the... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Small for a museum of this stature and easy to navigate. Intricate, whimsical collection which in the same time does not overwhelm, especially in comparison with the Vatican museums. Remeber: reservations are required! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is one of the great small museums of Europe with mostly amazing sculpture on the first floor and paitings on the second. It is noted for several of the best Bernini sculptures in existence. The museum was the brainchild of a 16th Century nephew to the Pope, who loved art and acquired it by any means possible (even unscrupulously).... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Just not enough time to appreciate the Carravagios and the Berninis. The ceilings are so lovely. The grounds are a real family place so many things to do. This is unmissable! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Borghese houses the most amazing collection of sculpture that you will ever see, but if you plan to visit it, make a reservation well in advance and do not be late. The number of visitors is strictly limited by time, and on the day we we there (5/9/12) we noticed that they were fully booked for at least the... More

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