Private Guided Tour of the Doria Pamphilij Gallery  

Built on the grounds of the former residence of cardinal Fazio Santoro, dating back to the beginning of the 16th century, Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a unique blend of art and history. The palace is the result of 500 years of additions, annexes and expansion, which create the centuries-old splendor that can be enjoyed today. The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is at the heart of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. Here, in the four wings overlooking the internal courtyard with its splendid renaissance arches, as well as the two large adjoining halls, the Aldobrandini Room and the Room of the “Primitives”, is where most of the masterpieces of the Doria Pamphilj family’s private art collection are held. The current appearance of the Gallery is the result of the renovation of the more ancient part of the building, ordered by Prince Camillo Pamphilj junior, and completed between 1731 and 1734. The paintings are arranged according to the late eighteenth-century display, as described in a manuscript of the Doria Pamphilj Historical Archives dated 1767, so visitors can enjoy a unique approach to the art collection in the atmosphere of that time.