Galleria Borghese

"It's a real toss-up as to which is more magnificent: the villa built for Cardinal Scipione Borghese in 1612, or the art that lies within." Full review

"Villa Borghese, the most central of Rome's great parks, was saved from encroaching property developers in the 1870s when it was bought by a farsighted city council."

"If you only have time (or inclination) for one art gallery in Rome, make it this one." Full review

"The interior decoration - carried out in 1775-90 by Antonio Asprucci and Christopher Unterberger for Marcantonio IV Borghese - was fully restored in the 1990s. " Full review

"Book ahead online to secure a spot for one of the two-hour-long viewing times throughout the day, and spend some time after your visit exploring the Borghese Gardens." Full review

"If you thought the walk in the Villa Borghese was breathtaking, wait until you get to the Galleria Borghese." Full review

"The world’s most perfect small art museum." Full review

"Housed in a magnificent 17C villa, this gallery is home to an amazing collection of pictures and sculpture amassed by avid art-lover Cardinal Scipione Borghese." Full review

"The Galleria Borghese, which is set in the large public Villa Borghese park, was born in the 16th century as the collection of Scipione Borghese, a powerful Cardinal and nephew to Pope Paul V." Full review

"Flanking the villa are a magnificent 17th-century aviary (uccelliera) and a series of 'giardini segreti' - secret gardens which are rarely open but can be appreciated through the fence. " Full review