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The Borghese Gallery in Rome is one of the world finest small art museums and it is a favorite among Italy art insiders. A private guided tour of the Borghese collection of art is a glimpse of life from the past and a must see for anyone visiting Rome who enjoys fine art.
The enchanting Borghese Gallery museum located in the midst of the Villa Borghese Gardens the most renowned park in Rome is a delight for the discerning visitor and art buff.
This in-depth and comprehensive private guided tour of Rome Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture is led by a licensed professional tour guide with a degree in art history. The splendid art collection was initiated in the early 1600s by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. During the visit of the two levels of the magnificent Borghese Gallery owned by the noble Borghese family patrons of the arts in the 17th century you have the opportunity to appreciate a fabulous artistic collection of some of the most important paintings in the world including works by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio together with Baroque and Neo-Classical sculptures by Bernini and Canova. The ancient mosaic floor and the beautifully displayed Bernini Apollo and Daphne and Canova Paulina Borghese sculptures, the room of Caravaggio paintings alone are worth the visit. So much art and splendor in one location is almost overwhelming. Even if you are unfamiliar with the artists who are on display at the museum you will be bowled over and charmed by the collection and its presentation.
The Galleria Borghese museum ingeniously admits only 360 lucky visitors every two hours with well in advance mandatory reservation requirements and this time limit is strictly enforced. While initially this may seem overly harsh it is an idea that other museums would do well to adopt. The result is an uncrowned, leisurely experience strolling through all the rooms at an unhurried pace and to revisit rooms with your favorite art masterpieces. Because there are no crowds your views of the paintings and statues are not blocked by others and you have ample room to step back and see the paintings or statuary in perspective as well as from different angles.
This spectacular journey through this finest art collection would be a breathtaking experience and the time that you will spend in the Galleria Borghese will probably be the best, coolest, most relaxing, and most enjoyable hours you spent in Rome.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Rome by a real Roman.
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Upon request at the time of the booking your private guided Borghese Gallery tour can be combined with the visit of the world-renown National Modern Art Gallery a massive neo-classical palazzo built in 1912 located a short stroll through the Villa Borghese Park, which showcases a breathtaking collection of 19th and 20th century paintings by the most impressive Italian artists as well as by Gustav Klimt among the others.

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