Campo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori is a rectangular square in the historic center of Rome where an open-air market with fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese and cut flowers takes place on weekdays. In the evenings the space turns into a dining and bar area visited by locals and travelers.

Pope Callixtus III ordered the medieval meadow paved in 1456, creating an important trading place for Rome at the time. Later the site was also used for public executions that continued into the 19th century.

The bronze figure in the center shows Giordano Bruno, whose trial and death took place here in 1600. His execution turned the square into a place of remembrance for freethinkers and scientists.

The market runs from Monday to Saturday until early afternoon, after which the stalls are removed and the pavement cleaned. In the evenings the restaurants and bars around the square open, so the use of the space changes completely.

The streets around the square still carry names of medieval trades such as crossbow makers, hat makers and key makers. These labels recall that entire alleys here were once dedicated to a single craft.