Statua di Giordano Bruno
Statua di Giordano Bruno
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,563 contributions
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Jun 2022
This unsettling statue of a hooded figure, looking very much like Darth Vader, stands in the middle of the Campo De Fiori piazza. This is Giordano Bruno, a 16th century ex-Dominican priest, philosopher, cosmologist and mystic who was sentenced to death by the Roman Inquisition. What’s really chilling is that he is standing on exactly the same spot where he was burnt to death in 1600.
1600 was a dangerous time to be spouting science and questioning religion and Bruno was nothing if not outspoken. Eventually he came to the attention of the Roman Inquisition and was condemned as a heretic. Stripped naked and gagged with a metal clamp on his tongue, he was led into the centre of the piazza at dawn and tied to a stake, then set alight on top of a giant pyre.
Exactly which of his unorthodox ideas got him killed is not clear. Eight charges were laid but records of the trial no longer exist.
If you read even a little about Bruno, you quickly realise that modern opinions on him are very divided. To some, he is a martyr to science and free thought. To others, he was a mystic whose pseudo-scientific ideas can’t be regarded as rational scientific thought. Still others say it was his rejection of the Church’s central tenets and not science at all that got him in trouble.
Many of his ideas were ahead of his time, some were radical and others were a little New-Age nutty.
On the one hand he believed that the earth went around the sun and maintained that the universe was infinite and that exoplanets existed. Pretty impressive stuff. However, on the other hand, he also believed in magic and mysticism, insisted that the stars and planets had souls, rejected mathematics and followed the writings of the ancient Egyptian sage, Hermes Trismegistus.
The statue we see today was not created until nearly 300 years after his death. The bronze work was commissioned by the Freemasons in 1889 after the Pope spoke out against them. Below the statue, bronze reliefs depict significant scenes from his life including his appearance before the Inquisition and his death.
Written July 29, 2022
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA35,558 contributions
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Dec 2022 • Solo
Very symbolic statue at the site where Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake for his secular views at the time when religion ruled the world. The statue is creates a striking contrast to all the hustle and bustle of Campo dei Fiori. It looks especially sorrowful at night.
Written January 30, 2023
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,771 contributions
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Mar 2024 • Family
This monument to philosopher and writer Giordano Bruno (1548-1600), who was burned at the stake during the Italian Inquisition, is located in the centre of Camp de' Fiori. It is the work of Ettore Ferrari (1889) and is made of bronze. What you see is a cloaked and robed Bruno as a friar looking downward while grasping a bible in both hands. He stands upon a granite pedestal with reliefs and eight medallions depicting the martyrs of free thinking.

Worth a brief look-see if you are planning to pass through Campo de Fiori and enjoy history and/or monument viewing during your travels.
Written March 7, 2024
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belgradejim
Belgrade, Serbia82 contributions
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Aug 2017
In the center of Rome, a short walk from the Pantheon, one finds the Campo de' Fiori with its impressive bronze statue of Giordano Bruno that was created by Ettore Ferrari and erected in 1889; the huge figure defiantly faces the nearby Vatican. At the base of this structure, four plaques depict scenes from Bruno's trial for heresy. The small square is surrounded by cafes, gift shops, and an outdoor marketplace with vendors selling fruits and flowers. It's a perfect place for resting, reflecting, taking photos, and buying souvenirs. One's appreciation for Bruno's monument will be enhanced by learning about this philosopher's incredible ideas that led to his tragic execution on this very spot in 1600! In short, the Campo de' Fiori is a destination not to be missed, as Bruno brought enlightenment to all open-minded thinkers. Note: it's best to visit this square during the day in order to avoid possible rowdy individuals at night.
Written August 15, 2017
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK619,734 contributions
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May 2017 • Friends
If your in the wonderful area of Campo Di Fiori or heading to the stunning Piazza Navona chances are you will pass this statue and more likely than not just think its another statue in a city with an abundance of stunning statues but this statue has some wonderful history attached to it.
Erected to remind people of the persecution of "none conformists " by the Roman inquisition such as Giordano Bruno who was a Dominican Friar and brilant scholer particularly in the field of science,this man was executed brutally in 1600 on this spot were the statue now stands .
The statue itself is well detailed and is really eye catching,it commands your attention and is most definitely well worth a visit.
Written June 13, 2017
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KashKlan
Richmond, New Zealand218 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014 • Family
This statue is simple but powerful, the story behind it is tragic. We visited Campo di Fiori several times, morning, afternoon and evening - there is something special about this place any time of the day or night. The statue adds to the atmosphere.
Written October 30, 2014
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,771 contributions
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Feb 2012 • Couples
In the centre of Campo de' Flori stands the rather ominous statue of Giordano Bruno, the pantheist who was burned at the stake in 1600 for heresy due to his radical ideas about the cosmos. The statue was created by Ettore Ferrari in 1889.

Overall, this is a statue that we don't mind seeing when walking the streets of Rome but it is a bit dark and depressing in nature, thus not being one of our favorites. But it is an interesting works and based on a very peculiar historical figure, which might make it appealing to seek out and find for those with an interest in Roman and religious history.
Written May 22, 2012
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ColleenCo
Pescara, Italy1,022 contributions
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Nov 2021 • Couples
A statue to commemorate a ‘dangerous’ philosopher who was burnt at the stake right here where the statue is located. Imagine at the time what the atmosphere must have been like. Now this square is bustling with a daytime market so you cannot grasp the terror looming centuries back
Written December 16, 2021
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,390 contributions
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Apr 2019
Located in Campo de’Fiori this monument to Bruno, a philosopher and writer, whose views were deemed “dangerous by the Roman Inquisition was raised in 1889 on the site of the execution pyre on February 17, 1600. The bronze statue of Bruno in monks robe, holding a book looking downward sits atop a large granite pedestal. On the pedestal are 8 bronze medallions, and 4 bronze plaques, 3 of which depict important events in Bruno’s life, the 4th a dedication plaque.
Written October 12, 2019
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,390 contributions
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Apr 2018 • Couples
The statue of this man is located in Campo dei Fiori. Is this just a coincidence? With a statue of an executed heretic, this is the only historical square in Rome, which has no church. The statue of Bruno, dressed in a friar’s habit stands atop a marble base, with bronze inserts on all four sides of the marble base.
Written August 7, 2018
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