Palazzo Borghese, Rome
Facts and practical information
Palazzo Borghese is a palace in Rome, Italy, the main seat of the Borghese family. It was nicknamed il Cembalo due to its unusual trapezoidal groundplan; its narrowest facade faces the River Tiber. The entrance at the opposite end of the building, the "keyboard" of the cembalo, faces onto the Fontanella di Borghese, with another in a great flanking facade to the Piazza Borghese that is extended by a slightly angled facade leading down Via Borghese towards the river. Both these entrances lead into a large courtyard on one side of which is a two level open arcade, with paired Doric and Ionic columns, that frames the garden beyond. ()
Palazzo Borghese – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Ara Pacis, Palazzo Montecitorio, Mausoleum of Augustus, San Rocco.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Palazzo Borghese open?
- Monday 7 am - 12 am
- Tuesday 7 am - 12 am
- Wednesday 7 am - 12 am
- Thursday 7 am - 12 am
- Friday 7 am - 12 am
- Saturday 7 am - 12 am
- Sunday 7 am - 12 am
Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Borghese?
How to get to Palazzo Borghese by public transport?
Bus
- Ripetta • Lines: 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, C3, n7 (3 min walk)
- Tomacelli • Lines: 301, 628, 913, C3 (3 min walk)
Ferry
- Ponte Cavour (4 min walk)
- Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (12 min walk)
Metro
- Spagna • Lines: A (12 min walk)
- Barberini • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Tram
- Flaminio • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)
- Venezia • Lines: 8 (16 min walk)
Light rail
- Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (17 min walk)
Trolleybus
- XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)
- Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)
Train
- Roma San Pietro (32 min walk)