Even if you’re not self-catering in Rome, the daily market at Campo de’Fiori is a sight to delight your eyes and make your mouth water. Here you’ll find the freshest of fresh veg, multicoloured salads, and the specialities of the season – such as artichokes in the spring and funghi in the autumn. There are also some food shops around the market which are the perfect place to buy foodie souvenirs to take home, but get there before lunch to make the most of the market in full swing.

You’ll find a Roman bakery institution here at Forno Campo de’Fiori which is the place to stop off there for a mid morning or lunchtime snack of some Pizza slices. This artizan bakery has been there for over a century turning out breads and pastries and you could tell by the bustling atmosphere that it was a hit with locals and tourists alike. Try the Pizza Bianca, the flat bread sprinkled in olive oil and sea salt or any of the pizza slices fresh from the oven. From outside you can peek through the window into the bakery area next door and see the metre long pizzas being prepared then popped into the oven.

Having bought our slice of Pizza, we ate our snack on the steps of the monument in the middle of the square under the brooding statue of Giordano Bruno, the monk who was burnt in 1600 on this spot for heresy. Just in front of the bakery was a fountain which was used as a source of water for the nearby flower stalls.

Once the market is over, the locals briefly reclaim their square before the bars and restaurants fill up again for the evening and become a magnet for students to come and meet their friends for a drink or dinner.

Photos by Heatheronhertravels