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Doria Pamphilj Gallery Tickets with Private Rooms

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The Doria Pamphilj Gallery, nestled in the heart of Rome, is an exquisite city palace housing one of the most opulent art collections in the world. Once the private domain of noble aristocrats, this unassuming building opens up to an astonishingly lavish interior adorned with masterpieces by renowned artists like Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Velázquez, and more.

The Collection: An Art Lover’s Dream

The Doria Pamphilj Gallery boasts an extensive collection of works from the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. The gallery features over 400 paintings, including:

Raphael’s “Double Portrait”
Titian’s “Salome with the Head of John the Baptist”
Caravaggio’s “Rest on the Flight into Egypt”
Velázquez’s “Portrait of Innocent X”

Art enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the breathtaking works of these legendary artists, each contributing their unique styles and techniques to the rich tapestry of the gallery’s collection.

Caravaggio’s Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Delve into the History of the Doria Pamphilj Family

The Doria Pamphilj family’s fascinating history is intertwined with the gallery’s origins. As patrons of the arts, their influence helped to shape the collection that visitors can admire today. The gallery houses numerous family portraits and artifacts, providing a glimpse into the lives of the influential figures who once called the palatial residence their home.

The Gallery Experience: Stepping Back in Time

Explore the Lavish Rooms and Halls: The gallery’s opulent rooms, adorned with frescoes and gilded stucco, transport visitors to a bygone era of extravagance. Each room reveals a new facet of the collection, with countless paintings, sculptures, and furniture pieces on display.
Discover the Portrait of Innocent X: One of the most famous pieces in the gallery is Velázquez’s “Portrait of Innocent X.” This masterful work captures the essence of the pope with such realism that it was said to have been disapproved of by Innocent X himself. Don’t miss this captivating piece during your visit.
Experience the Gallery’s Serenity: The Doria Pamphilj Gallery offers a serene escape from Rome’s bustling streets, providing visitors with a tranquil space to fully appreciate the magnificent art on display. Take your time to explore the gallery and soak in the rich cultural history.

The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is a must-visit destination for art lovers and history buffs alike. Its rich collection, breathtaking interior, and serene atmosphere make it the perfect place to experience Rome’s cultural splendor. Don’t miss the chance to explore this hidden gem during your visit to the Eternal City.

Highlights

Stop by the magnificent Doria Pamphilli Gallery and feel like a member of royal family with some photos,
Be ready to discover astonishing masterpieces from artists like Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Velázquez and Caravaggio and many more,
Enjoy looking at the Portrait of Innocent X, a masterpiece which is considered as one of the best portraits in the world.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day before your visit.

Useful Info

The Princes and Princesses Doria Pamphili used to escape the noise and bustle of metropolitan life by retiring to their villa behind Trastevere on the slope of the Gianicolo (Janiculum Hill). Nowadays the grounds belong to the state and everybody else does the same. However, unless you come by taxi, the park is not really convenient for a quick picnic in the middle of sightseeing. It is more of an ‘afternoon-off kind of park, somewhere to go for a long, lazy walk, to sit and read a book or to jog.

The partially wild park is huge. Its boundary wall carries the Acqua Paola aqueduct and its centre-piece is a magnificent building called the Casino del Bel Respiro, probably designed by Alessandro Algardi for the Pamphili pope Innocent X (1644-55). The casino was meant purely for entertaining and has no bedrooms. Outside, the walls are adorned with displays of ancient sculpture, and the gardens all around were laid out in the 17th century for Prince Camillo Pamphili, although they were altered in the 19th century.

They still contain a number of grottoes and fountains, terraces and walks. The most interesting feature is Bernini’s Fountain of the Snail: it is thought that he designed it for the Piazza Navona but that Innocent X rejected it as too small and insignificant for such a site. The Pope’s imperious sister-in-law, Donna Olimpia, is said to have claimed the fountain for the villa’s garden. What you see now is a replacement, the original having found its way into the Palazzo Doria Pamphili where it remains.

Location

305 Via del Corso Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Roma, Lazio 00186

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