Campo de' Fiori

The Basics

The name Campo de’ Fiori, or “field of flowers”, harks back to a time when this space was a meadow, but it also hints at its main attraction: the daily open-air market with vendors selling fruit, vegetables, and flowers. The Campo de’ Fiori, open daily from the early-morning hours, also has a lively nightlife, with young locals and visitors filling the square’s many cafés and bars.

Private Rome walking, electric bike, and Segway tours, as well as hop-on-hop-off tours, generally include a stop in Campo de’ Fiori, and often offer skip-the-line access to highlights like the Colosseum, Vatican (and Sistine Chapel), and Trevi Fountain. The square is best seen, however, as part of a food and wine tour that allows you to walk through the market stalls and sample local specialities. Many food tours pair a stop at the Campo de’ Fiori market with a walk through the Trastevere neighborhood and the historic Jewish ghetto.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The square is pedestrian only and crowded with lively vendors hawking their wares, making it an interesting diversion for kids.

• If you’re joining a walking or bike tour of Rome and Campo de’ Fiori, wear comfortable shoes and a hat.

• Campo de’ Fiori is easy to navigate with a wheelchair or stroller, although the thick morning crowds may make the market difficult to navigate.

• In addition to the stands themselves, there are plenty of cafés and gelato shops in or near the square, making the area perfect for a snack.

• Shoppers are discouraged from touching the food; instead, point to your selection and the vendor will bag it for you.

How to Get There

Campo de’ Fiori is located in the historic city center of Rome between Piazza Navona and the Tiber River. To reach the square by public transportation, take one of several buses to the Argentina stop on Largo di Torre Argentina—it’s just a short walk from there.

When to Get There

To get a real feel for Campo de’ Fiori, visit in the early morning, when the market is at its busiest, and then again in the late evening, when the market is closed but the cafés and bars lining the square fill up with revelers.

The City of Markets

Campo de’ Fiori may be the best-known market in Rome, but the city is full of permanent and weekly food markets where you can stock up on seasonal produce and local specialties. The most beloved are Testaccio, which recently relocated from Piazza Testaccio into a modern facility; Piazza San Cosimo, a small market in the lively Trastevere neighborhood; and the Piazza dell’ Unità Market in the upscale Prati quarter.

Ways to explore

You’re likely to pass through Campo de’ Fiori while walking around central Rome, but the square’s shopping, dining, and centuries of history make it a destination in its own right. Rome walking, bike, and Segway tours generally include a stop at Campo de’ Fiori, along with visits to highlights such as the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. The square is best seen, however, as part of a food and wine tour that allows you to walk through the market stalls and sample local specialties. Many food tours pair Campo de’ Fiori with a walk through Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood and Jewish Quarter.

Accessibility

Campo de’ Fiori can get crowded, but it’s flat and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Camera, water bottle, reusable shopping bags for the market

What to wear

You’ll do lots of outdoor walking through Campo de’ Fiori and Rome’s historic center, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Not allowed

If you’re shopping at the market, don’t touch the produce; it’s customary for vendors to pack your fruits and vegetables for you.

Amenities

Dining and shopping options, drinking fountains, luggage storage nearby

Address

A short (and scenic) walk from Roman headliners such as the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori is best reached on foot. However, you can also get there by car or public transportation.

Driving

Unless you’re a resident, driving yourself around traffic-heavy Rome isn’t recommended. Instead, you can get to Campo de’ Fiori within about 15 minutes from anywhere in the city by taking a taxi or rideshare.

Public transportation

Campo de’ Fiori is a short walk from the Arenula/Cairoli tram stop, reachable on line 8 from Trastevere or Piazza Venezia. Several bus lines stop along the busy Corso Vittorio Emanuele II nearby.

Best times to visit

Go to the square in the early morning for the best pick of fresh produce from the market, or visit after sunset to experience the piazza’s nightlife.

Best days to visit

The Campo de’ Fiori market is closed on Sundays, so go from Monday–Saturday to see it in action.

Best months to visit

An outdoor attraction, Campo de’ Fiori is best visited when Rome’s weather is mostly sunny and mild from March–May or September–October.