Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most beautiful and lively squares, known for its Baroque
architecture, vibrant atmosphere, and historic fountains. Built on the site of the ancient
Stadium of Domitian, the square has long been a center for art, culture, and public life.
Today, it’s a perfect place to relax, enjoy Italian gelato, and admire some of the city’s finest
architecture.
- Admire Bernini’s famous sculptures 🗿 such as Apollo and Daphne 🌿 and The Rape of Proserpina ✨👑
- View Caravaggio’s dramatic paintings 🎨, including Boy with a Basket of Fruit 🧺 and David with the Head of Goliath 🗡️🖼️
- Explore works 🖼️ by Raphael 🧑🎨, Titian, and Correggio in elegant frescoed rooms 👑🇮🇹
- Enjoy the surrounding Villa Borghese Gardens 🌳 for a peaceful walk 🚶♀️ after your visit 😌💚
- Visit the museum’s shop 🛍️ for fine art books 📚 and souvenirs 🎁🛒
- By Metro 🚇: Line A 🟥 to Spagna 🚉 or Flaminio Station 📍, then 15-minute walk 🚶♂️⏱️💨
- By Bus 🚌: Routes 🚍 61, 89, or 490 stop near the entrance 🚪✅
- By Foot 👣: Located inside the Villa Borghese Gardens 🌳, near Pincio Terrace 🗺️👍
- By Taxi 🚕: Around €10 💰 from central Rome 🏘️✅
- Advance booking 📅 is mandatory 🎟️ – no tickets 🚫 are sold at the door ❌📞
- Arrive at least 30 minutes ⏰ before your reserved entry time ⏳🙏
- Large bags 👜 must be stored 🔒 in the cloakroom 🎒✅
- Combine your visit 🤝 with a walk 🚶♀️ through Villa Borghese Gardens 🌳🗺️💚
- 9:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Galleria Borghese 🏛️ for your scheduled entry 🖼️💨
- 11:00 AM – Explore the Villa Borghese Gardens 🌳 nearby 🚶♀️🌿
- 12:00 PM – Relax 😌 at Pincio Terrace 🔭 or enjoy lunch 🍽️ at a garden café ☕😋👋
