Rome is a sprawling ancient city with so much to do it can almost seem overwhelming. That's why avid travelers know that if you really want to savor your time in Rome, it's best to slow down, relax, and really notice the beauty of the place. Villa Borghese Park is a perfect spot to do just that, with winding paths, colorful flowers, and shade trees, and it also happens to have one of the best museums in the city. The Borghese Gallery has sculptures, paintings, and various antiquities that represent the finest work of different eras, and a stroll through the museum is a welcome break from the crush that can be found at the city's better-known attractions. The museum's collection is positively brimming with masterpieces, with works like Bernini's sculptures, Il Ratto di Proserpina and Apollo and Daphne, but its true strength is in oil paintings. The gallery is particularly known for its collection of Caravaggio paintings, including the 1606 St. John the Baptist in the Desert, which illustrates faith and humanity like few other artists can. Guests at the Hotel Eden or any of Starwood's properties in the Rome area will enjoy the endless works of fine art in this fascinating museum and garden park.
When in Rome, Visit the Borghese
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