Verona is a city in the Veneto region of Italy, in the province of Verona. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country, on the Adige River, at the foot of the Venetian Alps. There are many monuments from Roman times in Verona, including: amphitheater from the 1st century. During the earthquake in 1183, the outer part of the arena collapsed. Only four arches remain. The internal part was not damaged.
Still Star-Crossed” – a series continuation of the drama “Romeo and Juliet”
The story of the unhappy love of Romeo and Juliet, known all over the world, attracts crowds of tourists here.
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a drama by the writer William Shakespeare.
Let’s remind- A conflict between two feuding families whose juvenile children fall in love with each other. Due to family adventures and obstacles, Julia drinks a potion received from Father Laurence, which puts her in a state similar to death. Unaware of the intrigue and desperate, Romeo decides to commit suicide.
Julia’s house
Julia’s House, Museum, Verona
Travelers want to see Juliet’s House (Italian: Casa di Giulietta) located in the heart of the historic old town. Of course, you need to buy tickets to this extraordinary museum.
It even has a balcony from which the girl could deliver her lines. The famous Juliet balcony was built less than a hundred years ago, and to this day there are queues to enter it and feel like a literary Juliet.
The house described by Shakespeare as the seat of the Capuleti family has been attracting crowds of tourists for years. There is a belief that touching the right breast of the statue of Juliet standing in the courtyard brings luck in love.
Julia’s Club – Love Letters
It is also worth visiting the Julia Capuletti Club. Interestingly, you can write a letter about your heart adventures. They are really sending it to Julia’s address and we are waiting for a response. And the best part is that we’ll probably get it. In Julia’s Club, volunteers from all countries of the world sit and write letters to lovers, and then send the letter to the recipient.
It doesn’t matter what language you write the letter in, you will get an answer. You can approach Julia’s Club to see volunteers at work with piles of letters on the shelves. boxes. During Valentine’s Day, volunteers are especially busy.
Every year on September 17, representatives of the Julia Club organize a grand fiesta here and celebrate Giulietta’s birthday.
Romeo’s house
La Cantina di Romeo, Verona
Romeo’s house is located at Via Arche Scaligere 2-4, close to Piazza dei Signori. It is a 13th century palace that once belonged to the family of princes Cagnolo, Dom Romeo. This place is eagerly visited by tourists who take souvenir photos here. But you can’t go inside, you can only visit from the outside.
On the facade of the building there is a quote from Shakespeare’s tragedy, beginning with the words: “Ah! Where is my Romeo?”
Statue to Lovers
Romeo And Juliet Statue
Within the Rose Avenue of Lovers, it is located Romeo and Juliet statue. An outdoor sculpture presenting a pair of young people in love, intended to symbolize the main characters of William Shakespeare’s drama and, therefore, to inspire eternal and true love between two people.
Julia’s Tomb
Church of San Francesco al Corso, Verona
The supposed tomb of Juliet is located in the Church of San Francesco al Corso. Tucked away in a dark crypt, it looks a bit like a stone bathtub. Tourists often visit this place. And young girls lay bouquets at Julia’s grave. The church itself is small but with charming decorations.
If you want to be transported to the magical world of Shakespeare’s novels, I invite you to Verona. Following in the footsteps of the lovers, you will see many interesting places and, of course, you can buy themed souvenirs.
