Stand on Juliet’s Balcony

Despite the fact that Juliet Capulet is a fictitious figure invented by Shakespeare, millions of people revere her as a love goddess. Every year, travelers from all over the world go to Verona to view the balcony where her Romeo wooed Juliet. In actuality, the structure dates from the 12th century. The mansion was bought by the City of Verona in 1905. The balcony belongs to the aptly called La Casa di Giulietta, or House of Juliet, the Cappello family's previous house and the inspiration for the Capulets. Couples in love linger in the garden, pose for photos on the balcony, or hang notes loaded with sweet nothings on the walls.

Many people touch the bronze statue of Juliet for good luck, which has developed a patina. Many individuals also leave their mark on the walls with graffiti and chewing gum, with some of the blobs forming crude hearts. Nonetheless, the balcony is a lovely site in the city, and couples gather here to profess their love beneath the famed structure.

Location: Verona, Italy