Roma Open Air Markets

When in Roma there are many things that can't be missed such as a visit to the Colosseo or a tour of the Vaticano, but rising to the top of my list are the open air markets. When I think of Italia cuisine the first thing that comes to mind is pizza, pasta and gelato. These three items have been the staple of my every meal here in Roma for the past week. But in order to dig a little deeper into the culture and cuisine of Roma I ventured out in to an open air markets, Campo de' Fiori.

Campo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori is located right in the Piazza Campo de' Fiori. This market is perhaps one of the oldest in town. The market started off a meeting place for farmers to sell their herbs and vegetables, but eventually expand to meat, fish and flower stalls. Campo de' Fiori is open Monday to Saturday. The market offers a wide array of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers along with clothing and accessory stalls. The first thing that visitors see when they arrive is the colorful fruit and flower stalls at the end of the Piazza.

The beautiful site of the fruit and flower stalls is a must see for every tourist, but beware that the prices can be quite high at Campo de' Fiori, but no worries if you are getting hungry make sure to stop by the Forno Campo de' Fiori. 

This is a small bakery in the corner of the market right off of Via Del Cappellari. The bakery is known for their Pizza Bianca, a simple snack that is crispy, oily and salty on the outside with a hint of rosemary while soft and light on the inside. The bakery also serves a wide variety of pastries and sandwiches. 

The Campo de' Fiori has now transformed in to a mix of both Roma natives shopping for their daily meals and tourists looking to enjoy a taste of the old Roma. Although the Campo de' Fiori can get crowded at times, it certainly is a must see for anyone visiting Roma.