Experts' Choice Award Casa di Giulietta
What the experts agree on
Verona's famous "Juliet's house" draws romantics to its Renaissance courtyard and iconic balcony (added in 1928, though nobody confirms it). Expect love-note-covered walls, selfie crowds, and the charm of literary legend over historical authenticity.
“Buy a cheap lock in one of the many storefronts that line the main streets through old Verona, and leave a piece of yourself behind.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "Walls are lined up to 2m high with love notes, many attached with chewing gum. Above you is the famous balcony, tourists taking their turn to have pics taken against the 'romantic background'." Full review
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"When you come to a doorway covered with graffiti and declarations of love in a host of different languages, you'll know you've reached the spot." Full review
Afar Magazine "The crowds are overwhelming but calm your nerves by finding things like old gum, scribbles and love notes in the entrance way to the balcony of what tourists believe is "the balcony" of..." Full review
Frommer's "No one is willing to confirm (or deny) that the balcony was added to the palazzo as recently as 1928 (though that doesn't stop many a young lass from posing on it, staring dreamily at the sky).
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The Guardian "The house offers a pleasing insight into a nobleman’s medieval home, replete with beamed ceilings, antiques and costumes from Zeffirelli’s celebrated film."
Lonely Planet "Verona's romance icon is undoubtedly Juliet's balcony. The dainty stone balcony at the 14th-century Casa di Giulietta is a magnet for lovers (and Shakespeare fans). Visiting romantics..."
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Lonely Planet "The balcony of Verona's Casa de Giulietta is not a secret spot. And though Shakespeare's teen-love tragedy was set in the city, it's rather doubtful that this humble 13th-century..."
