Campo de' Fiori
About the place
- Country : Italy , Rome
- Address : Piazza Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- Category : Markets and Commercial Complexes
Campo de' Fiori
Overview:
• Campo dei Fiori Market is one of the most important and popular markets and the most important tourist areas in Rome.
• It is named after its presence in the famous Campo de' Fiori Square.
Historic overview:
• The history of this market dates back to the Middle Ages in 1869 AD, where this market was the scene of executions and was located in the "Holitorium Forum" and then moved to the foot of "Capitol Hill", then settled in "Piazza Campo dei Fiori", which in Italian means "a field of flowers”, where the square was in the past a meadow area.
Inside the market:
• In this market you will find the best types of fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, chicken and fish, as the fishermen come to the market square to sell what they have caught daily, in addition to the delicious types of spices packaged in small bottles, and many types of Italian cakes in case you feel hungry, in addition, there is a bakery that serves delicious bread and pizza.
• The entrance to this market turns in the afternoon into a place full of roaming bands, artists and painters.
• Cafés and restaurants start receiving their visitors from the dawn hours, and young people start flocking there to spend a fun time, making this place come alive day and night.
How to get there:
The nearest bus station is Cancelleria.
The nearest tram station is Arenula- Cairoli.
Resources:
turismoroma website
alseyaha-fi-italia website
omallqura website
travelerpedia website
