Right in the centre of Rome lies an extraordinary jewel: the Doria Pamphilj Gallery. This unique private collection offers a journey through art masterpieces that tell incredible stories. To fully enjoy this experience, I suggest you book your ticket in advance; just a few clicks and your entry is guaranteed directly through your smartphone. Devote at least an hour and a half to the visit: it will be absolutely worth it.
What to see at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery
The history of the Doria Pamphilj Gallery is a fascinating journey through time that begins in 1647, a year that marked a significant turning point in the life of Camillo Pamphilj and in Roman art. Renouncing his title of cardinal, Camillo marries Olimpia Aldobrandini, a union that not only celebrates love but also the beginning of an artistic project of extraordinary scope: the creation of an art collection that would rival that already in his wife’s possession.
The Doria Pamphilj Gallery today is a living treasure in the heart of Rome, a place where time seems to stand still between walls adorned with works by such undisputed masters as Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Guercino, Parmigianino, Carracci and Bernini. Camillo Pamphilj also had a particular fondness for foreign painters (especially Flemish), so much so that masterpieces by Velazquez and Pieter Bruegel the Elder can be found here. This eclectic selection is not only a tribute to beauty, but also a testimony to Camillo’s refined taste and cultural vision.
As of this summer, there is also something new: the private flats on the palace’s piano nobile have been opened to the public. These rooms, which have housed nobles since the 17th century, reveal the magnificence of the residence extended by Camillo. Prominent among these marvels is a private chapel, custodian of the relics of St Theodora, illuminated by a gilded bronze hanging lamp, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Ticket for the Doria Pamphilj Gallery
Visiting the Gallery is easy thanks to the purchase of tickets online, which can be viewed directly from your smartphone. To ensure the preservation of the works and the peace and quiet of the visit, certain rules are imperative: the use of flashes, tripods and selfie sticks is forbidden and eating or drinking in the rooms is not permitted. For a pleasant break, however, the palace’s elegant cafeteria is worth a look.
How to get to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery
Reaching the Doria Pamphilj Gallery is quite easy, as it is located right in the city centre and, if you are in Rome to visit its sights, you will really be within walking distance of some of the main attractions.
L’ingresso per il palazzo Doria Pamphilj è collocato in via del Corso 305. La fermata dell’autobus più comoda è quella di Piazza Venezia, dove transita il numero 7. Se opti per la metropolitana, le stazioni più vicine sono Piazza Barberini e Colosseo. Entrambe le fermate sono a una distanza ragionevole, offrendo una piacevole passeggiata attraverso alcune delle vie più affascinanti di Roma.
La Galleria Doria Pamphilj si può visitare dal lunedì al giovedì dalle 9:00 alle 19:00, con l’ultimo ingresso consentito alle 18:00, mentre nei weekend gli orari si estendono dalle 10:00 alle 20:00, con l’ultimo ingresso alle 19:00.
La Galleria Doria Pamphilj è indubbiamente uno dei punti imprescindibili da visitare a Roma. Se vuoi curiosare al suo interno, ho raccolto qui qualche foto durante una mia visita, in cui sono rimasta davvero affascinata da questo luogo che è un portale nel mondo della storia dell’arte.