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Visit a privately-owned aristocratic palace and explore its masterpieces
Built in the 16th century as a residence for the noble Roman family Doria Pamphilj, this Palace is home to the largest, and one of the most impressive, private collections of art in Rome. Skip the long lines with your pre-paid tickets and head straight inside to explore the precious masterpieces of the gallery in the company of a professional art historian. During this tour you will visit the richly decorated royal apartments, including the Blue, Red, Yellow, and Green Rooms and discover the priceless artworks by masters including Raphael, Velazquez, Brueghel, Caravaggio, Carracci, Bernini and many more.
Your guide will introduce you to this important collection, engaging you in the art and history on a very personal level. Walking through the sumptuous rooms of the gallery you will travel back in time and discover the lavish lifestyle of the princes and princesses who called the palace home. You will be immersed in the luxury in which they lived, almost exactly preserved as it was at the time.
An art history expert will provide you with entertaining commentary and historical background of the gallery and its collection, sharing interesting stories and curiosities about Doria Pamphilj family and their descendants who still live in some of the private rooms in the palace.
This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.
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