Bernini's and Carvaggio are the stars of the show but the gallery has a lot to appreciate. It is also not so large as to be overwhelming. Take the time to also stroll through the surrounding park. It is a nice break from the bustle of Rome.
We visited the Villa Borghese museum on our last day in Rome. Really glad as it turns out, in my opinion, we saved the best till last. We walked from the metro station through the wonderful park and arrived at our allotted time of 9am. Beware they only give you 2hrs (in…
I had very high expectations for this museum. We made reservations months in advance and arrived about an hour before our entry time. The building and grounds are very nice. The art collections are pretty good, but not spectacular. The building is more interesting in some rooms…
We missed this on our first trip to Rome. Made reservations this time before we left the States. It was magnificent. The sculptures are breathtaking. The artwork is as well. Take your time going thru each floor of the gallery and be sure to use the electronic information…
Our grand daughter was spending a college semester in Rome, so my wife and I decided to visit her during November, 2019. I asked our grand daughter what she would like to see with us, and she said "something beautiful". Many sights in Rome are historic, many are interesting, but…