Rome’s finest private palace—masterworks by Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Raphael fill rooms dripping in gold and velvet.
Where Roman aristocracy meets the world’s greatest painters.
📍 Location: Via del Corso, 305
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM, open daily)
💸 Entrance Fee: €14
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 90 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://www.doriapamphilj.it/roma/en/
🗺️ Map: Google Maps Link
About Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Why We Love It:
It’s the closest you’ll get to walking through a Roman noble’s home, surrounded by legends—Velázquez’s haunting portrait of Pope Innocent X, Caravaggios, Raphaels, all in gilded halls still softly lit with chandeliers.
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
The free audio guide is narrated by a real prince from the family and is both amusing and personal. Don’t miss the Hall of Mirrors—Rome’s answer to Versailles.
Local Secret:
There’s a peaceful tearoom in the inner courtyard, rarely crowded and perfect for a regal break.
Did You Know?
🗝️ The palace is still partially inhabited by descendants of the Doria Pamphilj family.
🏛️ The impressive art collection was started in the 17th century and kept almost entirely intact.
Nearby Recommendations:
• Pantheon—5 minutes’ walk
• Galleria Sciarra Art Nouveau passage
• Coffee at Caffè Sant’Eustachio