Galleria Borghese, Rome – Interactive Tourist Map & Guide

Art gallery housed in the Borghese gardens

Galleria Borghese is an art gallery of collections belonging to the Italian Borghese family. It was started by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a nephew of Pope Paul V in the early 17^th century and is housed in the former Villa Borghese Pinciana. The gallery features sculptures by the Bernini, and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. You can find Galleria Borghese located within the Villa Borghese gardens. These gardens also feature several other popular attractions, temples, and museums.

Transportation tips for getting to the Galleria

The closest metro stop to Galleria Borghese is Spagna Station on Line A of the Rome Metro. It takes about 20 minutes walking distance from Spagna Station to reach the entrance of Galleria Borghese, however it is a scenic walk through the garden landscape. Alternatively, if you exit from Barberini Station on the Rome Metro Line A, you will be able to take one of several bus routes (lines 52, 53, 63, 83) to the stop that is located directly in front of the gallery entrance. Transit time if taking the bus from the metro station is about 20-25-minutes. A Rome Metro pass can be purchased for 1.50 EUR that will be valid across both the metro and bus services for 100 minutes with an unlimited ability to make transfers.

Explore Borghese gardens and visit tourist attractions nearby

When you visit Galleria Borghese, there are plenty of attractions to explore nearby. Many of these are located on the grounds of the Villa Borghese gardens. Tempietto di Diana, La Casina di Raffaello, Piazza di Siena, Museo Pietro Canonica, the Temple of Aesculapius, Passegggiata del Pincio, and the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia can all be found here.

While there is a lot to keep you busy within the Villa Borghese gardens, south of Spagna station you can also find several luxury and boutique shops, along with the Spanish Steps. Travel further to the south, within the district of Centro Storico, you will also find the popular tourist attractions of Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Trevi Fontain.

Find hotels close to Galleria Borghese

If you are looking for a place to stay with accommodations while you are in Rome, there are a number of top-rated hotels in the local area around the Villa Borghese Gardens. These include Relais Donna Lucrezia, Hotel de la Ville, Leon’s Place Hotel, Domus Australia, along with the Hotel Albani Roma and Via Veneto Luxury Suites, both located directly across the street from the gardens.

The Galleria Borghese is centrally located within Rome and easy to reach by public transit, so it is a convenient place to visit it no matter where you are staying in Italy, even if traveling from outside the city.