Rome/Campo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori is an amazing part of Rome. It encompasses perfectly the juxtaposition between old and new that pervades the city.

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Campo de\' Fiori attractions and sightseeing

If it is sunny, you'll catch a few young people and older gentlemen sitting at the base of a statue in the middle of the open space. The statute is a brooding, hooded Giordano Bruno - an excommunicated Dominican monk burnt at the stake for heresy on this spot on 17 Feb. 1600.

When the sky gets dark and the street lamps go on, the Campo de' Fiori fills with people and lovers wander arm in arm in the crowd. Over the buzzing of conversation and the occasional burst of laughter you may hear a young vocalist belt out O Sole Mio at the top of his lungs as change plunks into his accordion case.

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City tours

Wander the stalls of the market. From farm fresh vegatables to spices to kitchen implements - it is a colorful and busy place.

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Shopping, Campo de\' Fiori souvenirs

Campo de' Fiori is one of the oldest open air markets in Rome. The day starts as early as 3:30 AM, when the first "fruttivendolo" drive up, and by 8 AM, under wide umbrellas, tables overflow with an abundance of brightly colored fruit and vegetables. Organically home-grown by people who have, more often than not, been farming for generations.

At East end, near one of the best sandwich shops in all of Rome, is the flower stand absolutely bursting in color and fragrance.

The "Campo" is filled with tourists, locals, families, school groups and musicians until 3 PM, when the booths are taken down, packed in to cars, carts and trucks with the produce and driven away.

Later a loud, white, behemoth of a street cleaner sweeps through the square, cleaning up left over greens, wrappers and trash.

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Good restaurants and cheap meals

Aristocampo, on the closest corner opposite the Drunken Ship, offers delicious sandwiches, while Egyptian-owned Pyramid, in a side lane past the Drunken Ship towards Piazza Farnese, has nice felafel, kebab and shishtaouk sandwiches.

For dinner, try one of the many restaurants, the busy time is around 8 PM.

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Campo de\' Fiori nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

There are many bars (coffee shops), gelaterias, and shops in and around the piazza.

Among the two most popular bars, particularly for American backpackers and exchange students, are Sloppy Sam's and the Drunken Ship. Both are nice for a quiet afternoon drink but are usually quite noisy at night, with specials most nights to encourage business.

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Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

• Bed and Breakfast

1. Paola Mazzetti Bed & Breakfast tel +39066879670 mobile +393386606574

One or Two rooms with private bathroom and kitchen. Nice and cheap.

• Hotels
• Via Giulia Apartment [1]. Short term Rome apartment rental in Via Giulia, Campo de Fiori. Optional concierge service.

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