Juliet’s House in Verona

The true power of poetry should not be underestimated. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world head to the most romantic city in Italy to see with their own eyes the balcony of the house on which young Juliet stood when Romeo confessed his love to her. However, few people think that the characters are known to everyone, and everyone could not exist but be only a figment of Shakespeare’s rich imagination. Nevertheless, a young couple’s love story lives on in people’s hearts, even despite its tragic end.

History

Juliet’s house (Casa di Giulietta) for a long time belonged to the dell Capello family (admit that the name of the main character of Shakespeare’s play Capulet is very consonant with the name of the owners of the house where she allegedly lived). The shield of the family coat of arms can still be seen in the arch leading to the courtyard of Juliet’s house. The building itself was erected in the 13th century. In the 1930s, it underwent a significant restoration: windows, doors, and, of course, the famous balcony was updated.

How to get inside, opening hours, tickets

You can see the central part of Juliet’s house (the balcony, of course) from the courtyard, where a bronze statue is installed of the tragically deceased heroine of Shakespeare. It is unknown where the belief came from, according to which luck will appear for everyone who rubs the bronze girl’s right breast. Therefore, do not be surprised that the right side of “Juliet” is much lighter than her other parts of the body. On the walls of the small courtyard, you can also see numerous graffiti and inscriptions, which cannot but upset all admirers of cultural monuments.

There is a small museum inside the house. The exhibits here date from the 16th and 17th centuries and all refer to the famous Shakespeare play. The museum also displays shots, costumes, and sets from films dedicated to the favorite love story of two young hearts. All rooms of Juliet’s House are decorated with period frescoes of stunning beauty, as well as period furniture and antiques.

If you want to avoid the lines and crowds of tourists, plan to visit Juliet’s House early in the morning or evening. There is no entrance fee to the courtyard, but you will have to pay some money to get to the museum.

ITALY FOR ME tip: Guests at Il Sogno Di Giulietta have 24-hour access to the courtyard, and many rooms overlook Juliet’s balcony.

• Juliet’s House address: Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona
• Opening hours of the museum in Juliet’s House: Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., Monday from 1.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
• Entrance fee: 6 EUR. If you have a Verona Card, the entrance is free of charge.

Juliet’s tomb

In addition to Juliet’s House in Verona, there is another monument dedicated to the main character of Shakespeare’s play. There is a marble sarcophagus in the basement of the Capuchin monastery. It was here, in the Tomba di Giulietta, that the tragic final scene took place. There is also a tiny chapel on the territory of the monastery, where, as they say, the couple in love got married. Often tourists leave love notes on the coffin, and if they have a return address, the caretakers of Juliet’s tomb will answer them.

• Juliet’s tomb address: Via Luigi da Porto, 5
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., Monday from 1.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
• Entrance fee: 4.5 EUR.

You don’t have to travel to Verona to write a letter to Juliet. Read how to do this below.

How to write a letter to Juliet

From year to year, Juliet receives thousands of letters from different countries, the authors of which want to pour out their souls to the heroine of the play or ask for advice on matters of the heart. Some write, wanting to talk about their experiences and someone to tell all the twists and turns of their love story. For several decades now, volunteers have been answering letters from everyone on behalf of Juliet. You, too, can ask the opinion of the Shakespearean heroine on the question that torments you in romantic affairs. All you need to do is write a letter and send it to the address “Club di Giulietta Via Galilei, 3 371 133 Verona Italia”. If you are too lazy to leave your home for the post office, you can write a message to Juliet (and Romeo!) On your e-mail by going to the website www.julietclub.com