Campo dei Fiori

The Campo dei Fiori (Field of Flowers) is one of the main squares of Rome. It is lively both by day, with its unique market, and by night, when the terraces are filled with tourists and locals.

The history of the square

Campo dei Fiori

Campo dei Fiori morning market

The Piazza Campo dei Fiori was created in 1456 under Pope Callistus III where there was once field of flowers, which gave the square its name.

After the refurbishment of the area and the construction of several important buildings such as the Palazzo Orsini, the square became a place frequented by the most important historical figures.

The Campo dei Fiori became a very prosperous place, full of craft workshops and inns, with horse markets occurring twice a week.

The square was also the place where public executions took place, which is commemorated by the impressive statue of Giordano Bruno at the centre of the square. This philosopher was immolated in the square in 1600 for heresy, and in 1889 the monument was built in his honour.

The square at present

The Campo dei Fiori is currently one of the most popular places in the city. Since 1869, every morning from Monday through Saturday it hosts a market where food, flowers and other products are sold.

At night it turns into a very pleasant area to dine on one of its terraces.

Location

Piazza Campo dei Fiori.

Closest attractions

Galleria Spada (0.11 miles)
Museo di Roma (0.14 miles)
Piazza Navona (0.23 miles)
Area Sacra (0.25 miles)
Villa Farnesina (0.3 miles)

Map

Hotels nearby

Hotel Campo De' Fiori
(0.05 miles)
Home Suite Rome
(0.05 miles)
Residenza Navona First
(0.05 miles)
Navona Apartments
(0.04 miles)