Private tour in Rome Alessandra S
up to 6 people
3 hours
Walking
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Alessandra S.
Hello, my name is Alessandra and I was born and grew up in Rome - a true local! I graduated in...
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The Gallery was built in 1612 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, to house his art collection. The building was part of a larger project to celebrate the family and establish its position in Romane society: an almost 220-acre spark with various buildings. Not only do we have the opportunity to see awesome masterpieces, but we also go deeper into history of the family: taste in art and cultural policy. Scipione was a shrewd collector and a keen patron of the arts. He was particularly interested in classical, Renaissance and contemporary art evoking a new golden age, and used both fair and foul means to acquire the artworks. Among others we can admire: paintings by Tiziano, Raphael, Correggio, Caravaggio; sculptures by Bernini commissioned for the Gallery; the portrait of Pauline Bonaparte by Canova. I graduated with a degree in Art History and have worked in art communication ever since, follow me and I will reveal to you all my knowledge and passion for art!
Gianlorenzo Bernini sculptures: The Goat Amalthea, Aenea and Anchises, Pluto and Proserpina, Apollo and Daphne, David Cardinal Scipione Borghese, Paul V Antonio Canova: Paulina Bonaparte Caravaggio's paintings: Bacchino Malato, Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Madonna of Palafrenieri, Saint Jerome, David with the head of Goliah, Saint John the Baptist -First Floor Painting Gallery: Lanfranco: Council of the Gods Raphael: The Deposition, Lady with a Unicorn Perugino: Madonna and Child, Saint Sebastian Domenichino: Daiana Antonello da Messina: Portrait of a man Tiziano: Sacred and Profane Love -Borghese Gardens: Aviary Piazza di Siena Walk up to Pincio panorama (optional) The itinerary can be customized Closed on Mondays
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Walking Tour -Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair -Please remember to bring your ID with you (the passport photo on the phone works) -Only small bags/backpacks are permitted -For security reasons, all visitors are to be screened with a Metal Detector
5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Roma, Lazio, 00197 Italy
At the Gardens of Borghese Gallery in front of the entrance. I will have a sign with your name
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
View Pricing Details
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
View Pricing Details
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