Rome, Piazzale S Borghese
The Borghese Gallery (Galleria Borghese) is in central Rome, located within the Villa Borghese. The Borgheses were a very powerful Italian family rising to prominence and wealth after one member became Pope Paul V in 1552 and gave power and titles to many family members.In 1903 the city of Rome acquired the Villa Borghese and its collection and gardens were opened to the public. Today it is Rome’s largest public park.