The Doria Pamphilj Gallery: Tickets

Doria Pamphilj Gallery FAQs

• What is the Doria Pamphilj Gallery?
• The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is a historic art gallery in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome and it houses one of the largest and most prestigious private art collections in the country. The works on display span from the Renaissance to the 18th century and the collection includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts collected by the Doria, Pamphilj, and Aldobrandini families over the centuries.
• What are the famous pieces in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery?
• The gallery has several famous pieces, but the most famous ones are likely: "Portrait of Innocent X" by Diego Velázquez, "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" by Caravaggio & "Magdalene in Penitence" by Titian. The collection also includes pieces by Raphael, Carracci and Claude Lorrain, amongst many others.
• What is unique about the Doria Pamphilj Gallery compared to other museums in Rome?
• The Doria Pamphilj Gallery remains in private ownership, unlike most of the museums in Rome, and much of the collection is still displayed as it was centuries ago. The gallery offers a more intimate experience and allows you to explore the artworks in the setting of a historic family palace, providing a glimpse into the life of one of Rome’s most influential aristocratic families in the process.

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Fun Facts About The Doria Pamphilj Gallery

1. The gallery's rooms are adorned with elaborate frescoed ceilings which add to the grandeur of the art collection.
2. The Doria Pamphilj family has played a significant role in Roman politics and society for centuries.
3. The palace itself is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
4. The current heiress to the family's fortune is Princess Gesine Doria Pamphilj.
5. The gallery includes a private family chapel with impressive artworks and decorations
6. The gallery features a stunning neoclassical ballroom known as the Hall of Mirrors.
7. The palace has hidden corridors and secret rooms that were used by the family during times of political unrest.