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Romeo and Juliet – The lovers die but their romance lives on!

February 11, 2013 by
Casa di Giulietta

Casa di Giulietta - Romeo and Juliet - An Immortal Love Story: Centuries after Shakespeare wrote his famous tragic romance Romeo and Juliet, more than half a million people still pack into the courtyard of Casa di Giulietta each year to see the famous Juliet balcony.  It was from this balcony that Juliet was supposed to have spoken her famous lines in Shakespeare's play and Juliet's balcony is easily the most popular tourist attraction in Verona. Casa di Giulietta A short passageway, … [Read more...]

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There’s more to Verona than the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet

July 28, 2009 by
Verona Arena

There's more to Verona than the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet: Many travellers make whistle-stop visits to Verona to see the famous Juliet Balcony.  However, there's very much more to Verona than just the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. After Venice, Verona is the second biggest city in the Veneto region, and one of the most prosperous in northern Italy.  Within its historical centre, there are many magnificent and well preserved Roman ruins whose quality is second only … [Read more...]

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