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The Borghese gardens hide many treasures, apart from the beautiful Villa Borghese (which to this day remains the most beautiful place I have ever seen), there are 2 more museums that, in my opinion, are a must see (and in addition they even have free entry): Museo Pietro Canonica and Museo Carlo Bilotti. I promise I will dedicate those 2 museums a post, but, for now, let me show you how lovely a walk can be!
The former vineyard, designed by Scipione Borghese to impress the whole of Rome, the park is still delighting both Romans and tourists.
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Pietro Canonica is an italian sculptor, best known for his civic and religious monuments that were commissioned by the greatest monarchs of the down of the last century.
Galleria Borghese...
Where should I start? It is one of those places that everyone is talking about "YOU MUST SEE IT" in an almost violent or an overexcited way. I should start with YOU MUST SEE IT The Villa belonged to Scipione Borghese a guy who really liked his Art. He was an important patron, supporting artists like Bernini and Caravaggio. He also had a good eye for artworks and when he did like a piece he would do anything to have it. Also the fact that his uncle was a Pope helped. You didn't want to sell your painting to Scipione? By the next day you were imprisoned and the only way to get out would be to offer a couple of your artworks to nice Scipione who would make sure you get safe home and your work gets safe to his home. Was there a nice painting in a Church? if Scipione liked it, it was not in the church anymore, but in his modest collection. The word Nepotism comes from the flavors Pope Paul V would do for his dear nephew. In order to visit the Gallery it is best to book in advance. Visitors are allowed inside the villa for 2 h and in groups depending on the booked period. In my opinion 2 h are far from enough, however, the gallery is quite abundant and tiring. It is totally worth paying for a recorded guide. |
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