See Juliet’s Balcony and a Roman Amphitheater
Known for its association to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the city also has a Roman amphitheater, fascinating bridges and historic churches.
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s Balcony)
If you ever read William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet then you are familiar with Romeo professing his love to Juliet at her balcony.
In Verona you can see the recreated balcony at the former Dal Cappello, similar sounding to Shakespeare’s Calelletti family, residence. The house is a simple recreation of that era, but most people come here to see the balcony.
The walls around the balcony are filled with graffiti proclamations of love throughout the ages and worth checking out.
In the courtyard there is bronze statue of Juliet which some rub for good luck. There is also a gift shop if you want to bring home s souvenir.
Hours: Monday 1:30 pm — 7:30 PM; Tuesday — Sunday 8:30 am — 7:30 pm.
Admission: €6 (Free to see the balcony in the courtyard)
Address: Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Casa di Romeo
Romeo’s house is not far from Juliet’s balcony. It is a majestic medieval building with a big courtyard protected by a castle-like brick wall. It is a private residence and not open to the public.
Address: Via Arche Scaligere, 2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Museo degli affreschi G.B. Cavalcaselle alla Tomba di Giulietta (Juliet’s Tomb)
This museum houses a red marble tomb that is considered Juliet’s final resting place. The tradition that identified in this place the burial of the two lovers dates back to the sixteenth century, according to the testimony of the scholar Girolamo della Corte.
In the past, visitors took away fragments, as if they were sacred relics. The museum includes frescoes and the church that the secret marriage took place.
Hours: Monday 1:30–7:30pm and Tuesday — Sunday 8:30am-6:45pm.
Admission: €4.50
