The city of Verona is most famous for two fictional inhabitants – the tragic figures of Romeo and Juliet, who were the eponymous doomed lovers of Shakespeare's most famous play. As a result, tourism in the city often plays up to these famous figures and you can find endless businesses named for or with the theme of Romeo and Juliet and attractions “related” to the pair.
However, gross capitalism and consumerism aside, there is a certain romantic air to the city and, as it is within a stone's throw of Venice, it is the perfect spot to spend a honeymoon, in particular.
Just find a luxury villa in Veneto and explore the stunning region and its famously romantic cities as you begin exploring your first days or your new lives together.
However, gross capitalism and consumerism aside, there is a certain romantic air to the city and, as it is within a stone's throw of Venice, it is the perfect spot to spend a honeymoon, in particular.
Just find a luxury villa in Veneto and explore the stunning region and its famously romantic cities as you begin exploring your first days or your new lives together.
A must-see for newlyweds in the city has to be Juliet's balcony.
The balcony that has been labelled as the same architectural feature that comes from the most famous scene in Shakespeare's tale and led to the trope of lovers calling to each other between ground and building belongs to La Casa di Giulietta, or House of Juliet.
The former home of the Cappello family it dates back to the 13th century and was last renovated in the 20th century. The house was had been abandoned and fallen into a state of disrepair when the city bought it in the early 1900s.
It was then turned into Juliet’s House, the city taking advantage of the similarity between the names of the Capello family and the Capulets in Shakespeare’s play.
The balcony that has been labelled as the same architectural feature that comes from the most famous scene in Shakespeare's tale and led to the trope of lovers calling to each other between ground and building belongs to La Casa di Giulietta, or House of Juliet.
The former home of the Cappello family it dates back to the 13th century and was last renovated in the 20th century. The house was had been abandoned and fallen into a state of disrepair when the city bought it in the early 1900s.
It was then turned into Juliet’s House, the city taking advantage of the similarity between the names of the Capello family and the Capulets in Shakespeare’s play.
Today Juliet's Balcony is a pilgrimage site that attracts lovers who pose for pictures on the balcony and attach letters filled with sweet nothings to the surrounding walls. There is also a tradition of visitors touching the right breast of the bronze statue of Juliet, which has now developed a patina as a result, for good luck in their relationships or in hopes of finding true love.
The attraction is open Tuesday-Sunday from 8.30am to 7.30pm and on Mondays from 1.30pm to 7.30pm and costs € 6.00 with a reduced fee of € 4.50 for groups of 20 or more, students, 14-30 year olds and over 60s. Entrance only costs € 1.00 schools and 8-13 year olds and for everyone on the first Sunday of the month and there is free entrance with the Verona Card.
A visit makes for a cute little outing and is a must for those travelling through Verona and Veneto.
The attraction is open Tuesday-Sunday from 8.30am to 7.30pm and on Mondays from 1.30pm to 7.30pm and costs € 6.00 with a reduced fee of € 4.50 for groups of 20 or more, students, 14-30 year olds and over 60s. Entrance only costs € 1.00 schools and 8-13 year olds and for everyone on the first Sunday of the month and there is free entrance with the Verona Card.
A visit makes for a cute little outing and is a must for those travelling through Verona and Veneto.
