Villa Borghese Pinciana

The Villa Borghese Pinciana is a three-story building with twenty exhibition rooms featuring marble floors and frescoed ceilings throughout. The interior follows a classical palace layout with ornate decorations in each room.

A cardinal from the early 17th century commissioned two architects to build this structure on Pincian Hill starting in 1607. It was designed as both a residence and an art collection that has shaped Rome's artistic history.

The collection displays works by Bernini, Titian, Raphael, and Caravaggio that shaped European understanding of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art. Visitors see directly how these artists influenced the broader artistic world.

Visitors should reserve at least one day ahead, as only 360 people are allowed inside every two hours. It makes sense to plan early and schedule your visit accordingly.

The marble stones for the entrance portico came originally from an ancient 1st-century arch that once stood on a major Roman road. This material was repurposed and forms an unseen part of the structure today.

Location: Rome

Inception: 17 century

Architects: Flaminio Ponzio, Giovanni Vasanzio

Floors above the ground: 3

Part of: Villa Borghese gardens

Website: http://galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it/it/il-museo/la-villa

GPS coordinates: 41.91419,12.49219

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00