Campo dei Fiori
Translated from Italian, Campo dei Fiori means "field of flowers" because during its early stages in the 1300's, the area was a vast meadow. The meadow was paved in 1456 as a connection between the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano and the Vatican, which brought many wealthy people into the area. A large row of houses was demolished in 1858 to enlarge the piazza, and in their place sits a flower and vegetable garden every morning for Romans to shop for dinner and begin their day. Today it is a piazza that thrives on its vibrant markets and restaurants that create a meeting place especially for young people in the evenings.

Fun Facts

• In 1600, the philosopher Bruno was burnt at the stake in Campo dei Fiori as a religious heretic for claiming that the universe had no center.


• All of the streets surrounding the piazza are named after trades: Via dei Balestrari (crossbow-makers), Via dei Baullari (coffer-makers), Via dei Cappellari (hat-makers), Via dei Chiavari (key-makers) and Via dei Giubbonari (tailors).

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Campo dei Fiori