Walking in #Rome: a walk around the Campo de' Fiori square.

The Piazza Campo dei Fiori, which was once a field of flowers, and thus the name, was paved in 1456 under Pope Callistus III.

Thanks to the prominent buildings surrounding the piazza, such as Palazzo Orsini, the Campo de’ #Fiori became a very popular part of Rome frequented by the most influential historical figures.

Its popularity drew new businesses to the area, opening workshops, inns and taverns making this neighborhood one of the most prosperous of the city. Moreover, Campo de’ Fiori was the location where a market took place twice a week. (Today, 23 Jul 2022, is a market day in this video)

Public executions took place in this square, which is nowadays commemorated by the impressive statue of #Giordano #Bruno, in the centre of the piazza. The Italian philosopher was burnt at the stake in 1600 for heresy. The monument was built in his honour in 1889

After the sunsets, the area becomes one of the best meeting places in Rome thanks to its wide variety of #restaurants, #cocktail #bars and #terraces.

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Filmed late morning on 23 July 2022 in 4K HDR

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