Juliet's House

Juliet's House

Introduction

Juliet's House (Juliet's House) is located near the Piazza delle Erbe in the city center. It is said to have been the residence of Juliet, the heroine of Shakespeare's famous play "Romeo and Juliet."

Juliet's House is an ancient building constructed in the 13th century, featuring high walls, a large courtyard, and round archways. The entrance is marked with “Casa di Giulietta” — the House of Capulet. This house once belonged to the prominent Capulet family of Verona, with Juliet being their daughter. The most eye-catching feature of the house is the balcony where Romeo and Juliet are said to have met. It is here that Juliet stood on the balcony while Romeo professed his love from below and later climbed up to begin their legendary romance.

Today, this balcony is covered with lush green vines, and the red brick wall beneath it is plastered with love letters affixed by visitors using chewing gum. Many of these letters are declarations of loyalty to one’s own partner, but more are heartfelt messages to the idealized lover, Juliet. To prevent the wall from being completely covered by an ever-growing number of letters, the local government has organized an initiative called the “Club di Giulietta” (Juliet Club), where volunteers reply to letters on Juliet’s behalf. Love letters from all over the world receive responses from Juliet, and every Valentine’s Day, the “Dear Juliet” contest for the best love letter is held, attracting widespread attention.

Another highlight of the house is the life-sized bronze statue of Juliet standing in the center of the courtyard. She is draped in a flowing gown, standing gracefully and elegantly. Her left arm is slightly bent, while her right hand delicately lifts the edge of her dress. Her gaze, tender yet tinged with longing, is fixed into the distance as if waiting for Romeo’s arrival. Juliet is seen as the goddess of love, and it is believed that touching her right arm and right breast brings good luck to couples. Visitors, especially lovers, firmly believe this, and as a result, her right breast has been polished to a shine by countless hands.

Additionally, the house features many walls and stone tablets inscribed with quotes from "Romeo and Juliet," and the rooms display furniture and household items used by the Capulet family during that time. Transportation: Located at No. 27, Via Cappello, near the Piazza delle Erbe (Piazza delle Erbe), just a 2-minute walk from the square. Admission/Ticket Hours: €3.10. Opening hours: 8:30–19:30 daily; closed in the morning on Mondays, open 13:30–19:30 in the afternoon.

Verona, Italy