The famous balcony was constructed in 1936 using a 14th-century sarcophagus lid to evoke the imagery of Shakespeare's play.
The building was purchased by the City of Verona in 1905 specifically to capitalize on the Shakespearean legend.
The bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard is a replica; the original was moved inside to protect it from damage caused by visitors touching it.
The walls in the entrance tunnel are scrubbed periodically to clear the accumulation of love letters and graffiti.
The Dal Cappello family coat of arms, a hat (cappello), is still visible on the inner courtyard wall.
The museum collection includes original costumes from Zeffirelli's 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Casa di Giulietta is a 13th-century Gothic building in Verona that serves as a site dedicated to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The structure, formerly owned by the Dal Cappello family, features a famous stone balcony added in the 20th century to enhance the site's literary connection. Visitors enter through a corridor covered in thousands of written love notes and graffiti left by tourists. The courtyard displays a bronze statue of Juliet, which is a significant point of interest for those participating in local romantic superstitions. The museum interior contains 16th and 17th-century frescoes, period ceramics, and furniture used in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of the play. It functions primarily as a municipal museum documenting the architectural history of the Veronese residence. The site is located in the heart of Verona’s historical center.
From the center of the courtyard looking up toward the balcony for the classic framing.
Visit during the early morning or late afternoon to minimize the dense crowds in the courtyard.
Book your entry tickets online well in advance to skip the queue at the physical ticket window.
Look for the museum entrance inside the courtyard rather than just stopping at the balcony view.
Avoid the common habit of touching the bronze statue for good luck, as it causes significant deterioration to the artwork.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Respect the 'no graffiti' policy on the actual building walls, confining messages only to designated areas.
