Verona · Landmark
Casa di Giulietta
No trip to Verona is complete without paying homage to Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers. Step through the stone archway into the courtyard to take in the iconic 14th-century balcony and the famous bronze statue of Juliet. Rich in storybook charm and timeless romance, this legendary spot is a mandatory rite of passage in the City of Love.
History
Though Shakespeare never actually stepped foot in Verona, this 13th-century building was originally owned by the Cappello family—a name so strikingly similar to "Capulet" that locals and romantic travelers linked the palace to the legendary star-crossed lovers.
In the late 1930s, the city of Verona restored the building to match the romantic ideal, going so far as to construct the famous balcony using a 14th-century stone piece salvaged from another site. Today, millions visit the courtyard each year to leave love notes, place padlocks, and touch the famous bronze statue of Juliet for good luck in romance.