The bronze statue of the philosopher Giordano Bruno (1548-1600); created by Ettore Ferrari; was erected at Campo de' Fiori in 1889 on the exact spot of his death.He stands defiantly facing the Vatican.Here; on 17 February 1600; the philosopher Giordano Bruno was burnt alive for heresy; and all of his works were placed on the Index of Forbidden Books by the Holy Office.Rome; Italy . 2020.