Statua di Giordano Bruno
Statua di Giordano Bruno
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Brad
Hong Kong, China175,298 contributions
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.
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
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, UK829,468 contributions
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.
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 Zealand318 contributions
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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Brad
Hong Kong, China175,298 contributions
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.
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, Italy1,162 contributions
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, CA10,355 contributions
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, CA10,355 contributions
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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lowryepp
Epping, UK917 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Enjoy the place - cafes restaurants, flower stalls (hence the name), street musicians.
Not mmany scooters!
Brooding over it is statute of Giovanni Bruno, burned here for heretical scientific views.
Not mmany scooters!
Brooding over it is statute of Giovanni Bruno, burned here for heretical scientific views.
Written July 25, 2017
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KTGP
Adelaide, Australia5,865 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Bruno Giordano, was a philosopher, poet, writer, mathematician and astrologer, who believed stars were distant suns and the universe was infinite. Born 1548, he entered the Dominican Order at 17 years old and became a priest at 24, he was a brilliant scholar, with a remarkable memory. In 1575 he was about to be investigated by the Inquisition and he fled the monastery, then left Italy in 1576, the Church defrocked and excommunicated him. He travelled Europe teaching and writing, with some works published, then returned to Italy in 1591. Through some mishaps, he landed himself in a Roman Inquisition prison on the 27th February, 1593 and remained here for 7 years, until the Inquisition reached a conclusion. He refused to recant the accusations, brought against him.
Early morning, to prevent a public scene, on 17th February 1600, he was taken to Campo d’ Fiori, where public executions were held. He was gagged, (and reputedly had an iron spike through his tongue), stripped naked and hung upside down, then burnt alive at the stake, he was denied the customary strangulation. His ashes were thrown into the Tiber, to prevent martyrdom and the collecting of relics.
In 1887 the students of a newly created Italian State, commissioned sculptor and Freemason Ettore Ferrari to create a statue of Bruno. It was installed in 1889, on the place of Bruno’s death, facing the Vatican, who objected. This was a new era for Italy and the Vatican’s objection was overruled. The monument has reliefs of his trial and at the stake. There are eight bronze relief medallions, with the faces of others who were branded as heretics, persecuted or condemned to death by the Church for their beliefs.
Every year on the 17th February, the Italian Association for Freethinking gather at the monument, placing flowers on it, with a representative of the mayor in attendance. A crater on the moon was named after Bruno in 1960. There is an upside down statue of Bruno Giordano at Potsdamer Platz station in Berlin.
A very powerful monument and Bruno Giordano appears to loom over visitors, who stand at the foot of his statue. Take the time, to stop and look at this wonderful statue.
Early morning, to prevent a public scene, on 17th February 1600, he was taken to Campo d’ Fiori, where public executions were held. He was gagged, (and reputedly had an iron spike through his tongue), stripped naked and hung upside down, then burnt alive at the stake, he was denied the customary strangulation. His ashes were thrown into the Tiber, to prevent martyrdom and the collecting of relics.
In 1887 the students of a newly created Italian State, commissioned sculptor and Freemason Ettore Ferrari to create a statue of Bruno. It was installed in 1889, on the place of Bruno’s death, facing the Vatican, who objected. This was a new era for Italy and the Vatican’s objection was overruled. The monument has reliefs of his trial and at the stake. There are eight bronze relief medallions, with the faces of others who were branded as heretics, persecuted or condemned to death by the Church for their beliefs.
Every year on the 17th February, the Italian Association for Freethinking gather at the monument, placing flowers on it, with a representative of the mayor in attendance. A crater on the moon was named after Bruno in 1960. There is an upside down statue of Bruno Giordano at Potsdamer Platz station in Berlin.
A very powerful monument and Bruno Giordano appears to loom over visitors, who stand at the foot of his statue. Take the time, to stop and look at this wonderful statue.
Written November 10, 2016
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Qui sont les 8 personnages placés en medaillons sur la statue de Bruno ?
Merci
Written November 15, 2021
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