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in times of danger. Most famously, Pope Cle- (Map p113; % 06 3 28 10; www.galleriaborghese.
mente VI holed up here during the 1527 sack it; Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5; adult/reduced
of Rome. Nowadays, it houses an eclectic €9/4.50, plus €2 booking fee and possible exhibi-
collection of paintings, sculpture, military tion supplement; h 9am-7pm Tue-Sun, pre-booking
memorabilia and medieval firearms. necessary; g Via Pinciana) If you only have time
The upper floors are filled with lavishly (or inclination) for one art gallery in Rome,

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decorated Renaissance interiors, including make it this one. Housing the ‘queen of all
the beautifully frescoed Sala Paolina. Two private art collections’, it provides the perfect
stories further up, the terrace, immortalised introduction to Renaissance and baroque art
by Puccini in his opera Tosca, commands without ever being overwhelming. To limit
great views over Rome. numbers, visitors are admitted at two-hourly
intervals, so you’ll need to pre-book.
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This large and attractive area boasts some 4 Bioparco................................................. C1
wonderful art galleries and museums. In the 5 Galleria Nazionale d'Arte
midst of everything, the Villa Borghese park Moderna.............................................. B1
provides a welcome green haven from all the 6 Giardino del Lago..................................B2
bustle of the city centre. 7 Piazza di Siena ......................................C2
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