The Borghese Gallery
The Borghese art collection of paintings and sculptures dates back to the time of the Cardinal Scipione, son of a family alliance between the Borghese and the Caffarelli, an old noble family, he was raised in an environment of great culture.
He received the red hat from his uncle, the Pope Paul V (1605 -21), at the age of twenty six, together with a large number of lucrative church offices. His arrival at the centre of the papal power brought Rome one of its most cultivated, avid, rich patrons of arts.
Scipione commissioned the young Gianlorenzo Bernini several groups of marble figures to rival the antique works of his collection, the cardinal was drawn to any work of ancient, Renaissance and contemporary art which might evoke a new golden age.
The Gallery is one of city’s finest art collection featuring paintings by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and sculptures by Bernini and Canova.
A perfect tour for art lovers!
Afterwards you can take a walk in the the Borghese park, the largest in central Rome, interspersed by avenues and adorned by statues and fountains..
HIGHLIGHTS: Sculptures by Bernini and Canova – Paintings by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio
DURATION: 3 hours
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DURATION: 3 hours
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