From 20 October to 8 December 2026, Rome’s Borghese Gallery presents Titian: Sacred and Profane Dialogues, centred on the arrival of the Annunciation from Treviso Cathedral. The loan places a major Renaissance altarpiece inside one of Rome’s richest museum settings.
Why make time for this exhibition
Painted in 1520 for the Malchiostro Chapel in Treviso Cathedral, the Annunciation overturns the usual composition: Mary occupies the foreground, while the angel approaches from the distance along a diagonal charged with light. In Rome, visitors can see the painting within the Borghese collection and continue through rooms containing works by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and other major artists.
The exhibition is particularly convenient for short stays because it is included in the museum route rather than requiring a separate venue. Advance booking is essential: Borghese Gallery entry is organised in fixed time slots.
Practical information
- Exhibition: Titian: Sacred and Profane Dialogues
- Dates: 20 October–8 December 2026
- Venue: Borghese Gallery, Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, Rome
- Regular museum hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9am–7pm; last admission 5.45pm
- Visit length: standard slots last two hours, except the 5.45pm admission
- Tickets: booking is compulsory for every ticket category. Temporary exhibitions are integrated into the museum route; the specific exhibition surcharge, if any, has not yet been announced. Check the official booking page before purchasing.
- Getting there: from Termini station take bus 910 or 92 to Pinciana/Museo Borghese. From Flaminio Metro A, buses 89, 490, 495, 61 and 160 stop at S. Paolo del Brasile.
- Language: the museum offers audio guides in English and other languages; exhibition-specific content should be checked when booking.
Official information: Borghese Gallery visitor information.
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