Galleria Doria Pamphilj

Located between Via del Corso and Via della Gatta, Galleria Doria Pamphilj presents over 400 works that have been collected by the Pamphilj family from the 15th to 18th century. The Roman family, Doria Pamphilj, still holds ownership of the palace, which is home of the art gallery. For just eight euros (five for students) the gallery not only offers a wide collection of beautiful artwork, but also allows you to see the extravagant rooms of a typical palace in the 18th century. The many rooms in the palace, including a ballroom, drawing room, dining room and a family chapel are delicately decorated with elaborate gold furniture, extravagant crystal chandeliers and numerous family portraits. The most prominent painting within the collection is the famous portrait of pope Innecenzo X by Velazquez.

Information obtained from:

Rome Eyewitness Travel Guide. DK publishers