5Galleria Borghese, Rome

Set within the lavish Borghese Gardens in Rome, the Galleria Borghese is a veritable sanctuary of Baroque art. 

The museum showcases the private collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, featuring sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, including the mesmerizing “Apollo and Daphne” and “David.” Paintings by Caravaggio, such as “Boy with a Basket of Fruit,” and masterpieces by Titian and Raphael grace the walls, offering visitors an intimate encounter with exquisite art in a sumptuous setting.