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Bruno, campo de fiori, cheese, flowers, fruit, Giordano Bruno, limoncello, Piazza, produce
I always love the markets in Italy and today at Campo de Fiori is no exception. As I sit here sipping my cappuccino, I watch the excitement of the vendors and the people looking and buying. It is such an interesting exciting atmosphere and just so entertaining. I wonder why this market has such a great feel. Is it the “Buon Giorno and Ciao” constantly being called out by the locals to their friends and colleagues? Maybe. Whatever it is, it feels fabulous.
Campo dei Fiori (field of flowers) is a lovely, cute, adorable square, not too big and not too small.
We have an apartment very close to these markets. We can wander up for coffee, lunch or dinner. No matter what time we are there, it is full of activity and is exciting. I could easily say that it is one of my favourite parts of Rome. Thank you Donna for introducing me to this wonderful Piazza.
Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy city, this is a welcome respite
Fodor’s guide tells us that this Piazza has had an outdoor market since 1869 and that the square was the site of public executions during the Inquisition. The fellow memorialized by the central statute [Giordano Bruno – a philosopher] was burned at the stake here in 1600. . The marketplace is open in the mornings Monday through Saturday. Amazingly they set this up every morning and take it down every afternoon
It offers beautiful flowers; a pleasant fountain to sit on the rim of; the statue of Bruno, and of course numerous stalls selling pasta, olive oils, dried mushrooms and dried fruits, limoncello and spices, clothes and of course beautiful fresh produce.
Numerous cafes and restaurants are located here including Forno’s which is famous for its pizza and pastries.
Campo de Fiori is only a short walk from the Piazza Navona, or you can cross the Tiber River walking bridge and go over to Trastevere. Do not miss the area; it is locals and we enjoyed every single minute here!!
Campo de Fiori is a perfect central location within walking distance of major sites, as well as many excellent cafes and restaurants,. It is so fun people watching day and night.
Enjoy! Those artichokes look divine!
Thanks Catherine. They look good enough to eat! !!! It’s very easy to enjoy such a gorgeous place
Fabulous post Lyn, you have captured it all. Love it there
That is great. I hope I described it enough
You’ve found a great place to shop!! Great pictures!! Enjoy!!!
Yes Linda. It is your kind of place x
Hi Lyn I will be in Rome on Monday. Really looking forward to it.
Hi Trish enjoy
This is one of the best outdoor markets. Did you see the great big bunches of peonies?
Yes Debra, we did see the peonies. There were so many magnificent flowers and so reasonably priced.
On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 5:25 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Not sure if this is as good as Dublin Dock 5W luncheon!!! Have fun and keep enjoying. Julie
Thanks Julie. Great to hear from you Lyn
Im so glad your enjoying the area. I just love it there. So much to do, see and buy.
Keep your eye out for the small tins of Tartuffo Bianco you can bring them home in your luggage and are so much better and cheaper than trying to get here.
Love you heaps and keep posting. I felt I was back there.
Thanks Donna. I knew you would love it. We are now in Bagni di lucca. Lovely. Blog story to come shortly xxx On 12/05/2014 12:05 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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We walked through campo de Fiori every day on our trip to Rome. I found a lovely apartment a few blocks away. I can’t wait to return. Ciao
Thanx Tracey. I have been to Rome a few times before but staying near Campo dei Fiori was my best trip to Rome. It is a perfect location.
Just like you said, amidst the hustle and bustle of Rome, Campo de Fiori is a welcome respite. I loved this square though it was by sheer coincidence. But going by your pictures, I seemed to have missed a lot of action there.
When I first visited Campo dei Fiori I “missed”so much also. It was hearing from my friend how fabulous it is that I went back, stayed there and made a point of seeing lots. If you have the time, it is so worth it. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Lyn