Where is the balcony from Romeo and Juliet?

Verona
The balcony where Juliet supposedly spoke these words in Shakespeare’s play is located in the centre of Verona, connected to a building called, sure enough, La Casa di Giulietta (House of Juliet).

Do you have to pay to see Juliet’s balcony?

Entry is free with a Verona Card.

Can you go on Juliet balcony?

Tourists can enter the tiny courtyard – free-of-charge – simply to take a photo of the balcony or to rub their hand on the right breast of a bronze statue of Juliet as part of a ritual that is said to bring luck in love.

What house was Juliet in?

A 13-year-old girl, Juliet is the only daughter of the patriarch of the House of Capulet. She falls in love with the male protagonist Romeo, a member of the House of Montague, with which the Capulets have a blood feud. The story has a long history that precedes Shakespeare himself.

How much is a Verona card?

The cost of a Verona Card is 20 euro for 24 hours and 25 euro for 48 hours after the first validation.

How old is Juliet’s balcony?

The house was once inhabited by the Cappello family—a name similar to the Italian version’s Capelletti—and dates back to the 13th century, though the famous balcony wasn’t added until the 20th century.

Is the Romeo and Juliet balcony real?

Juliet’s Balcony, Verona. Shakespeare’s stories are so rooted in real life that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction – just take ‘Juliet’s balcony’. This house, a former inn, is now known as the Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House) and is one of Verona’s main tourist attractions.

What house is Romeo in?

the house of Montague
Romeo: Lord and Lady Montague’s son. Montague: The head of the house of Montague, he is Romeo’s father and enemy of Capulet. Lady Montague: Romeo’s mother. Mercutio: Kinsman of Prince Escalus and friend of Romeo.

When was Juliets balcony built?