All you need to know to plan your visit to the Borghese Gallery
Bernini’s David is a life-size marble sculpture carved in 1623–1624 and displayed at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. It captures the biblical hero twisting his body to launch a stone at Goliath.
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The Rape of Proserpina by Bernini, also known as The Abduction of Proserpina, is a marble sculpture created in 1621–1622 and displayed at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. It depicts Pluto abducting Proserpina as she struggles to escape.
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Apollo and Daphne by Bernini is a life-size marble sculpture carved between 1622 and 1625 and displayed in Room 3 of the Borghese Gallery in Rome. It captures the moment Daphne transforms into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, with bark spreading across her body and leaves growing from her fingers.
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In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know before visiting the Bioparco di Roma, including the latest ticket prices, opening hours, the animals you shouldn’t miss, practical tips, and my opinion on whether this Rome zoological garden deserves a place on your itinerary.
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In this guide, you’ll find the best Villa Borghese golf cart rentals, bike rentals, boat tours, pedal cars and other transportation options available inside the park, along with prices, practical information and my top recommendations.
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The Borghese Gallery is one of the best art galleries in the world. It’s packed full with masterpieces from different periods of time, and it’s a gallery with a history of its own. Here’s everything you need to know about the history of the Borghese Gallery, including some interesting facts. The History of the Borghese [...]
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This scary looking painting - entitled David with the Head of Goliath - is a famous work of art by the legend Caravaggio. If you are thinking about visiting this artwork on a trip to the Borghese Gallery, then read this guide beforehand so you can get the most out of your time! The Short [...]
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The Borghese Gallery certainly packs a punch! There is so much to see under one roof. To help get your bearings, here are some Borghese Gallery artworks you definitely must lay eyes on during your visit. That means, if you have to skip the rest, you have at least covered the top gems that this [...]
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Created very early in the 16th century - around 1505 – Raphael’s Young Woman With Unicorn has a pretty interesting backstory. At first glance, however, the only interesting thing about it may be that the woman in the painting is holding a cute little unicorn. But did you know that the unicorn was “magically” revealed [...]
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La Fornarina by Raphael is a Renaissance portrait painted around 1520 and housed at Palazzo Barberini in Rome. Its title is commonly translated as “the baker’s daughter.” The woman is traditionally identified as Margherita Luti, Raphael’s reputed lover. Raphael’s name appears on her blue armband. Her pose and the myrtle behind her evoke Venus, the […]
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