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Borghese Gallery Entrances | How to Access the Museum?
Borghese Gallery entrance
Borghese Gallery is situated inside Villa Borghese. There are 9 entrances to the large compound of Villa Borghese. However, two entrances are mainly used by the visitors to enter the premises: The gate near Porta Pinciana and the gate near Piazza del Popolo.
Borghese Gallery entrances explained | Location and getting there
Porta Pinciana Entrance
This is one of the most popular entrances that is used by visitors. It is situated between Porta del Popolo and Porta Salaria at the top of Via Veneto and is close to Villa Borghese. Visitors use this entrance to enter the Villa Borghese premises and reach the main door of the gallery.
How to reach? There are several bus stops within 500 meters of the Villa Borghese entrances. You can take bus lines 61, 160, 117, 119, 120, 150, 490, 495, 590, 628 and C3, get down at the Pinciana, and walk towards the gallery.
Entrance timings: Though the gate will be open from morning to evening, entry to the gallery is allowed only in the following slots - 9am to 11am, 11am to 1pm, 1pm to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm, and 5pm to 7pm.
Piazza del Popolo entrance
Piazza del Popolo is located inside Porta del Popolo, the Aurelian Walls' northern gate, and the principal route linking Rome and Northern Italy.
How to reach? The metro stop Flaminio (Line A) is just in front of the park's main entrance near Piazza del Popolo. You can get down at this stop and walk to the gallery through the garden.
Entrance timings: Though the gate will be open from morning to evening, entry to the gallery is allowed only in the following slots - 9am to 11am, 11am to 1pm, 1pm to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm, and 5pm to 7pm.
How to enter the Borghese Gallery?
Only 180 people can enter the Borghese Gallery at once, therefore you must reserve your tickets in advance to visit the gallery. Unless you have pre-purchased tickets you will almost certainly have a long wait to enter.
The best way to ensure your chance to visit the gallery is by booking skip-the-line tickets or by going on a guided tour.
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Frequently asked questions about Borghese Gallery entrances
How many Borghese Gallery entrances are there?
There is only one entrance door to the gallery. However, there are two main entrance gates through which the visitors can enter the gallery premises.
Where is the Borghese Gallery entrance?
Though you can only use the main entrance to the gallery, there are two gates through which you can enter the gallery premises - The gate near Porta Pinciana or the Spanish Steps and the gate near Piazza del Popolo.
Where is the Borghese Gallery?
The Borghese gallery is located in Rome, Italy.
Which is the best Borghese Gallery entrance?
The gate near Porta Pinciana is the easiest and most scenic entrance gate to the gallery premises. However, once you reach the front of the gallery, you must use the main entrance to enter.
What is the average wait time at the Borghese Gallery entrance?
The waiting time to enter Borghese Gallery can range anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour on average. However, this depends on your ticket type as well.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance do skip the line ticket holders use?
Skip the line ticket holders can walk past the queues and enter the gallery through the main entrance.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance is used for guided tours?
Guided tour groups also have priority access and can enter the gallery through the main entrance directly.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance do visitors with disabilities use?
Visitors with mobility limitations can enter the gallery through the special entrance located at the back of the gallery.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance do I use if I have already purchased tickets?
Visitors who have booked tickets online can just go to the entrance and enter through the main door. Since the slot is already booked and the entry is limited to a specific number of people, you can easily get inside.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance do I use if I don’t have tickets?
You must stand in the queue at the ticket counter to first book your tickets and then enter through the main entrance.
Which Borghese Gallery entrance should I use if I’m traveling with a group?
The Borghese Gallery has one main door through which all visitors, even groups can enter.
How can I avoid waiting in line for a long time at the Borghese Gallery?
To skip the line, you can choose Borghese Gallery guided tours or skip-the-line tickets.
What are the Borghese Gallery timings?
Borghese Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 7pm.
What time should I visit Borghese Gallery to avoid waiting in line?
We suggest going either before opening time or early in the day to avoid the queues.
