Verona Arena
Verona, Italy
Juliet's House, Verona
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Courtyard free, museum paid
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Courtyard and museum by day; Monday mornings only
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Courtyard
- Free
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Museum and balcony
- Paid
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Highlights
- The balcony, Juliet's statue, the wall of notes
- Crowds
- Queues by day, quieter in the morning
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Location
- Via Cappello, 2 minutes from Piazza delle Erbe
Key facts
13th c.the house was built
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Italian WikipediaDal Cappellothe owning family, echoing the Capulets
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Italian Wikipedia1905the city bought the house
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Italian Wikipedia1930sthe balcony was added during restoration
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Italian WikipediaLettersarrive for Juliet from all over the world and are answered
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Italian WikipediaHistory of Juliet's House
The house dates from the 13th century and long belonged to the Dal Cappello family, whose name echoes the Capulets of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set in Verona. The arch over the entrance still bears their crest, a hat, 'cappello' in Italian.
In 1905 the city bought the house, and in the 1930s it was restored in medieval style, when the famous stone balcony, assembled from old carved pieces, was added to the courtyard. Since then it has become a symbol of Verona and a pilgrimage for lovers. Whether Shakespeare's story had a real model nobody knows, but that doesn't stop thousands from coming every day.
The balcony, the statue and the notes
A narrow archway from the street leads into a small courtyard. The arch walls are covered in notes, hearts and signatures left by lovers over the years, and the city cleans them off from time to time. In the courtyard stands a bronze statue of Juliet; legend says touching it brings luck in love. The one outside is a copy; the original was moved into the museum to protect it.
Above the courtyard is the stone balcony where Juliet supposedly listened to Romeo. You can step onto it only from inside the house museum, with a ticket, and many queue below for a photo with it behind them.
What to see at Juliet's House
- The balcony — a stone loggia over the courtyard.
- Juliet's statue — the bronze heroine in the courtyard.
- The walls of notes — lovers' messages in the archway.
- The house museum — period furniture and film costumes.
- The bed and fireplace — rooms in a Shakespearean spirit.
- Juliet's letterbox — for your letters.
Letters to Juliet
Thousands of letters arrive in Verona from around the world addressed simply to 'Juliet, Verona'. Volunteers of the Juliet Club, a small association that has done this for decades, answer them, and their story inspired the film Letters to Juliet.
You can leave a letter in the box in the courtyard or the museum. Many people write about love, separation and hope, and they really do get a reply in their own language.
How to get to Juliet's House
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On foot
- Verona Arena is about 8 min away on foot.
- Piazza Bra is about 9 min away on foot.
More tips
- The house is at Via Cappello 23, two minutes from Piazza delle Erbe.
- From the Verona Arena, 7 minutes along Via Mazzini.
- From Piazza Bra, 8 minutes on foot.
- Enter the courtyard through the arch from the street.
Tips for your visit
The courtyard and a balcony photo take about ten minutes; the museum and the balcony itself another 20 to 30. Buy museum tickets at the desk; the VeronaCard city pass, which also covers the Arena and other museums, is often better value.
Afterwards walk to Piazza delle Erbe, with its market and medieval towers, just around the corner, then along Via Mazzini to Piazza Bra and the Arena. Romeo's House, a medieval building you can admire from outside for free, is two minutes away too.
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Verona in half a day
Piazza Bra and the Arena, then along Via Mazzini to Juliet's House.
- Piazza Bra30 min · Free
- 3 min walk from the previous stopVerona Arena1 h 15 min · Paid
- 8 min walk from the previous stopJuliet's Houseyou are here30 min · Courtyard free, museum paid
3 places · about 2 h 26 min with walks · 11 min on foot in total
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How to do it right
- The courtyard is free.
- The balcony is museum-only.
- Quieter in the morning.
- No notes on the walls.
Questions
Can you go on Juliet's balcony?
Yes, from inside the house museum with a ticket; from the courtyard you can see it for free.
How much is Juliet's House?
The courtyard is free; the house museum with the balcony is ticketed, and the VeronaCard is often better value.
Where is Juliet's House?
At Via Cappello 23, two minutes from Piazza delle Erbe.
Is it Juliet's real house?
It's the medieval house of the Dal Cappello family, linked to the legend; the balcony was added in a 1930s restoration.
How do I write a letter to Juliet?
Post it in the box in the courtyard or museum, or mail it to 'Juliet, Verona'; Juliet Club volunteers reply.
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Sources and fact-check
- Italian Wikipedia: Casa di Giulietta
- Verona civic museums, museiverona.com
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