Campo de' Fiori

Welcome to Campo de' Fiori, or Cam-po de Fio-ree, arguably the most charismatic and historically dense square in the heart of Rome. Its name literally translates to 'Field of Flowers,' a romantic vestige of the 15th century when…

Standing at the very center of the square is the dark, imposing figure of Giordano Bruno. This bronze monument, created by the sculptor Ettore Ferrari and inaugurated in 1889, marks the exact spot where Bruno was executed on…

Tucked away in a corner of the square is a hidden gem that many visitors walk right past: the Passetto del Biscione. This narrow, vaulted passage, which translates to 'Little Eel Alley,' takes its name from the heraldic crest of…

Just off the square, we find one of Rome's most legendary 'old school' establishments: Bar Farnese. If you are looking for a pumpkin spice latte or oat milk with swan art, this is not the place for you. …

A few steps away from the noise of the Campo, the atmosphere changes completely as we enter Piazza Farnese. This square is grander, slower, and feels 'heavier' with the weight of aristocratic power. …

Leading away from Piazza Farnese is Via Giulia, quite possibly the most beautiful and elegant street in Rome. This straight, wide road was an ambitious urban redevelopment project commissioned by Pope Julius II in the early 16th…

We return to the square to visit a true institution of Roman gastronomy: Norcineria Viola. This historic shop has been serving the neighborhood since 1890, specializing in the cured meats and sausages of the Norcia tradition. …

As the sun begins to set and the market vendors pack away their stalls, Campo de' Fiori begins its second act. The square is hosed down, the smell of fresh vegetables is replaced by the aroma of wood-fired pizza and aperitivo…

As the sun begins to set and the market vendors pack away their stalls, Campo de' Fiori begins its second act. The square is hosed down, the smell of fresh vegetables is replaced by the aroma of wood-fired pizza and aperitivo…