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Villa Borghese is overwhelming in its natural beauty, art treasures and cultural history and sheer size. According to the Herald Tribune: "Until 1902 Villa Borghese, with a circumference of 9 kilometers, was the Borghese family's private property until nationalized by the state in 1903 when it became a public park."
The steady accumulation of property and influence of the Borghese family peaked in 1605. The nephew and heir of Pope Paul IV, Scipione, was made cardinal. Scipione's wealth enabled him to amass one of the greatest art collections ever assembled. Between 1606 and 1619, he built Villa Borghese to display his acquisitions - most notably Bernini and Caravaggio. Only Gallery Borghese boasts 6 Caravaggio canvasses.
The marriage in 1803 of Camillo Borghese to Napoleon's sister, Pauline, was to have great significance. In 1807 Napoleon and Pauline cajoled and bribed Camillo into parting with well more than 500 pieces. It took 2 years to pack and ship them to Paris, where they became the cornerstone of the Louvre's classical collection. Happily for Rome, Napoleon seemed indifferent to Old Masters.
Camillo called on Canova to execute what was to become the sculptor's single most celebrated piece, his portrait figure of Pauline Borghese, reclining semi-naked on a couch as "Venus Victorious." In fact, Camillo got to spend a great deal more time with this sculpture than he did with its subject in the flesh. Within months of their nuptials, Camillo and Pauline's relationship had ended. In the 1780s Marcantonio IV entrusted the Scottish landscape painter Jacob More with the task of transforming part of the park into an English garden, complete with lake and temple. While the local critics were rather sniffy about More's handiwork, it was an instant success with the Romans at large, and in due course provided the backdrop for hundreds of portraits by local and visiting artists.*
SEE OUR TRAVELOGUE FOR MORE SECRETS OF VILLA BORGHESE. Address: Villa Borghese - North of Rome centerDirections: 1. Catch Metro A to Barberini, Bus 116 to Porta Pinciana, exit Canonica. 2. Metro A to Spagna, walk up the hill - pick up a good map from the bicycle rental shops. 3. Tram 3 or 19 to Galleria Arte Moderna, walk up to Villa Borghese
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For the second time, I visited this exhibit with my friend from NY, Joe. The exhibit is very thoughtfully displayed on the second floor. The works are, of course, spectacular and far exceed expectations when viewed up close. In addition, you will see the sketches Rafael used as he developed these masters and changed the position of certain figures. You will be amazed also at the intricate beauty of the frames used in the display of these works. Take note in the numerous paintings depicting the Madonna and Child - certainly his favorite theme - that the position of one hand of Jesus is always at the breast of the Madonna - a very touching and familiar indication of the mother and child bonding.
If you are having difficulty getting reservations online and are in Rome, take a chance and go by to check personally for tickets - either on the day you want to visit or the day before. I got last minute tickets the day before this way. For this particular exhibition on Raphael the art gallery will show his ultra-famous "Deposition", as well as works from different museums.
The "Madonna of the Candelabra" is on loan from Baltimore, the "Aldobrandini Madonna", "Saint Catherine" and "The Knight’s Dream" from London, and the "Madonna with Child, St Jerome and St Francis” on loan from Berlin. This extraordinary exhibition will also include an important series of paintings and drawings by the artist.
Until August 27 - Tue-sun h9-19. €12,50 Address: piazzale del Museo Borghese, 5Phone: 06328101Directions: Villa Borghese
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I would be amiss if I did not write about the Borghese Gallery and Musuem. It is packed with stunning works by Bernini, Canova, Raphael, amongst many others. It is absolutely amazing to think that one man, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a nephew to Paul V, owned all of these works. The house itself is a work of art, with its exquiste frescoes, painting and columns. The gardens are not to be missed as well, but spend your time inside with the 2 hour time limit you are given for each visit.
Tickets to the museum have to be reserved at least 2 days in advance, done by internet or phone, and you must pick up your tickets at least 30 minutes in advance. Please note, that, especially in the off-season, you can go directly to the museum and likely be able to get tickets for that day. I was able to go around noon and get tickets for the 3 PM entrance. It is the same price either way.
8.50 Euro for regular entrance Leave a Comment Address: Viale del Museo BorghesePhone: 39 06 32810Directions: Metro A: Spagna. Take the Villa Borghese street exit. Stay Right and past the Metros to Torto and Pinciana. Street will be straight ahead.Website: http://www.galleriaborghese.it/default-en.htm Other Contact: http://www.ticketeria.it/tickete
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They spent more than 10 years restoring the Galleria Borghese, and it was worth it! It is one of the most splendid museums in the world. Some of Bernini's most masterful sculptures are here. When you see his "Daphne and Apollo," you will wonder how a human being could possible have created it out of stone. The curators say that when they cleaned it, every leaf rang like crystal! There are several Caravaggio's, Botticelli's "Sacred and Profane Love," Canova's scandalous (at the time) scupture of Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as "Venus Victorious," etc.
Make a reservation via phone or fax (see the museum website below). When they say arrive a half hour before, they mean it, especially in busy times. This will give you time to get your ticket, rent an audio guide or tour guide, check any backpacks or packages (required), maybe browse the museum shop or have an espresso at the small cafe in the half-basement, where the ticket office is located. Then go outside and up the steps for entry at your appointed hour. They will actually kick you out after two hours. Since everyone heads for the first room first, it's not a bad idea to forge ahead a few rooms. All the better to see things more quietly, then return and see the first rooms later.
There are two floors to the museum. Be sure to save time for the second floor which houses most of the paintings. The stairway to the second floor isn't obvious, so ask if you don't see it.. Leave a Comment Address: Piazzale Museo Borghese, 5, Villa Borghese parkPhone: Info: 011-39-06-841-3979Directions: Walk down Via Veneto toward the Porta Pinciana gate in the Aurelian walls next to the Villa Borghese. Enter the park, and turn right down the lovely pedestrian Viale Borghese to the magnificant Galleria.Website: http://www.galleriaborghese.it Other Contact: Reservations: 011-39-06-328-10
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In this museum there are one of the most prestigious collections of sculptures and painting in the world. The Museum is installed on the ground floor and the itinerary leads through a portico, the Salone, and eight rooms with masterpieces by Bernini and Canova. The Gallery installed on the upper floor, has twelve rooms and selection of paintings which are truly priceless Leave a Comment
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In 1903 the German Emperor William II commissioned a statue to commemorate the Roman sojourn of Goethe and this was placed in Villa Borghese. Other governments followed and meet many world renowned poets: Puskin, in particular seems to enjoy the Roman sunshine and rightly so, as he was used to the never-ending Russian winter nights. The Persian Firdousi and the Egyptian Shawky were more accustomed to a bright light. Many other notables can be found in the busts that adorn Piazza Bucarest on the Villa Borghese's Pincio.
Photo and reference text by Permission Roberto Piperno - granted for non-commercial purpose only. Visit Roberto's website: http://www.romeartlover.it/ Directions: Villa Borghese
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This is the largest park in Rome with a perimeter of six kilometers and it is also the loveliest with a wealth of trees and charming paths. Entrance is from the overpass of the Viale del Obelisco or from the Porta Pinciana...There is the beautiful lake where you can rent the boat.
I was very surprised when I saw the monument of Petar Petrovic Njegos in the park. Leave a Comment
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In 1908 'bioparco di roma' was founded.
In 1911 it opened it's doors and it was
a huge succes back then.
You need to know that 'Carl Hagenbeck' standards
were used. Now , that name probably doesn't
ring a bell if your not into zoo's.
He was an animal trader from Hamburg but
he also created his own zoo.
The unique thing about this was that he didn't
used iron cages. He used rocks and water
and other more visual attractive enclosures.
You could also see the lions and the zebra's
in one enclosure. Of course they were
separated by a deep canal.
But soon the Rome zoo came in decline.
In 1933 the architect Raffaele De Vico began
the work on the new area, which would
include two major attractions: the big aviary
and the reptile house.
And the story repeats. Untill a few years
ago Bioparco di Roma had an awfull
reputation. New money was found and the
zoo ones again starts a new life.
When I was there the reptile house was
getting redone. The crocodiles were waiting
for a new exhibit. That without loosing the
charm of the old reptile house.
My favorite exhibits were the bear-enclosure ,
and the chimpanzees enclosure.
What was nice to see is how the old
Hagenbeck-lion enclosure was transformed
into a modern lion-enclosure.
There is a futur for the bioparco di Rome. Leave a Comment Address: Piazzale del Giardino ZoologicoDirections: Have a look at the website - it is not that far from the museum 'villa Borghese'. We took the little bus 116 ones ... Just walk it is a great parc.
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the villa borghese was originally built for cardinal scipione borghese in 1605. in the 19th century prince camillo borghese combined his huge art collection in the casino borghese. today the casino is home to the galleria and museo borghese. the four square mile gardens around the villa became a public park in 1901. walk through this beautiful park you will encounter sculptures, fountains, and replicas of ancient temples. the museo e galleria borghese has an excellent display of sculpture and italian paintings. probably the most famous work of the collection is canova's "pauline borghese". a very worth while museum to visit when in rome. closed mondays. advance booking required for saturday and sundays. Address: viale del muro torto, and via pincianaPhone: 06 360 8211Directions: near the piazza di spagna, bus: 52.53, 88, 95, 116.Website: www.galleraborghese.it Other Contact: www.bioparco.it
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Villa Borghese is 3 1/2 miles in circumference. It was created by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the 1600s. Umberto I, king of Italy, acquired it in 1902 & presented it to the city of Rome. It's filled with huge trees, grassy lawns, sidewalks, ponds. People enjoy bike rides, boating & family picnics.
Inside the park are museums & galleries. The most impressive is the Galleria Borghese, with mosaics, sculptures by Canova and Bernini and works by Rubens and Titian as well as numerous Caravaggios.
The photo shows The Rape of Proserpine - By Bernini in 1622. The God of the underworld, Pluto, carries Proserpine away to be his bride. In this sculpture Bernini places in contrast the taut musculature of Pluto with the soft yielding flesh of Proserpine. Leave a Comment Directions: When you look at a city map of Rome, you can't miss the large space of green in the northern part of the city.-- that is Villa Borghese.
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