Campo de' Fiori, which literally means field of flowers, is home to one of the nicest fruit and vegetable markets I have seen so far in Rome. Surrounding the center statue, philosopher Giordano Bruno, are restaurants, shops, bars, and many grand buildings. There is no fountain in this piazza, which is a rare thing to find in Rome.
In the time of medieval and Renaissance Rome, Campo de' Fiori was the place for cardinals and noblemen to interact with fishmongers and foreigners. Today, you can still see men in expensive suits passing through or chatting with various people, while school kids relax on the base of the center statue. There are people of all social classes that congregate in this piazza, either to eat, drink, shop, or to just simply socialize.
It seems that time does not matter at Campo de' Fiori because I have been there morning, noon, and night and it is always full of people. In the afternoon, the market fills the center of the piazza with so much life, color, and wonderful smells. The fruit, although a bit pricey, is a delicious treat on a hot day!
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