Combo (Save 5%): Borghese Gallery + Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets

Get access to two iconic Roman landmarks with a single ticket!

Borghese Gallery and Museum

You might already know that Bernini’s sculptures are scattered all over Rome. However, his best works – The Rape of Proserpina, Apollo and Daphne, and David are on display at the Borghese Gallery and Museum. Moreover, at least a dozen of Caravaggio's most famous paintings can be seen here. These include ‘Boy with a Basket of Fruit,’ ‘David with the Head of Goliath,’ ‘Self-portrait as Bacchus', ‘Madonna and Child with St Anne’ and ‘Portrait of Pope Paul V.’ Since the museum permits only a limited number visitors at a time, you see these masterpieces as you have never seen before – like browsing through a private collection! When you're done exploring the gallery, head over to the garden, one of the most beautiful parks in Rome. Away from the city bustle, these Gardens give you a chance to experience Rome in silence.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant’ Angelo or ‘Castle of the holy angel’ was built in AD 135-139 and intended as a mausoleum for the Roman emperor Hadrian. Eventually, the monument came to be used as a military building and a place of refuge for popes during the 1527 sieges. Spend your time here exploring the castle, which is now a museum, and learn about Roman history and architecture. Divided into five floors that are connected by a spiral ramp, you will get to tour the chamber of ashes and the cells in which many historical figures were incarcerated. As you ascend to the upper part of the castle, admire the beautifully decorated rooms that served as a Papal residence and an extensive collection of ancient weapons. Head over to the large terrace on the top floor, where you can wrap up your experience with unparalleled views of Rome.