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Galleria Borghese
Most of Rome may seem filled with private palaces and villas whose doors remained closed to visitors, but the Galleria Borghese gives access to the city’s finest collection of Baroque art. Built in 1613, the gallery was designed to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s outstanding art collection. After closing in 1983 for a fifteen-year restoration, it reopened a decade ago. The rooms, adorned with frescoes and gilt carvings, are the perfect showcase for some of the sculptor Bernini’s most dramatic works. Other artworks include paintings by Raphael, Canova and Caravaggio. In an effort to preserve this historic setting, the number of visitors is strictly limited, so booking is mandatory. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
While many of Rome’s palaces have been turned into public museums, Palazzo Doria Pamphilj remained private, and Prince Jonathon Doria, who lives here, graciously receives visitors. His private museum, which includes two works by Caravaggio and Velasquez’s famous portrait of Pope Innocent X, is open Friday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Web site for a schedule of Saturday noontime concerts. The price of admission includes entrance to the museum.
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