Rome · Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese
Borghese Gallery
A small museum of sculpture and paintings in a villa, including Bernini's marble groups. Visits follow a fixed time window, so there is no wandering in and out.
- 2 h
- €18
- Book ahead
- Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The gallery sits in a villa built in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese to hold his collection. The ground floor has sculpture, including several works by Bernini, and the upper floor has paintings. Visits run in two hour slots with a limited number of people, so the rooms never feel packed.
What to look for
- Bernini's Apollo and Daphne
- Bernini's Rape of Proserpina
- Canova's Pauline Bonaparte as Venus
- The Caravaggio canvases on the upper floor
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 17:45. Closed on Mondays.
Source: Turismo Roma, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €18. The standard ticket is the entry fee plus a compulsory 2 euro reservation fee. Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month, apart from that fee.
Reservation is compulsory and entry is by timed slot. Book as early as you can, since slots sell out.
Getting there
The nearest metro is Spagna on Line A, about a 20 minute walk through Villa Borghese.
Tip
Arrive about 15 minutes before your slot so you are not turned away at the door.