Juliet's House, one of the most famous places in the city of Verona and an absolute reference point for lovers of the world, is a medieval palace in Verona, where the Dal Cappello family probably lived since the 13th century. The family gave its name to the street and the emblem is carved into a relief in the keystone of the internal arch of the building's courtyard.
The building, located in the delightful Via Cappello, not far from the central Piazza Erbe, has been the object of many restoration and renovation works over the centuries, passing through the hands of various owners. Meanwhile, the legend and popular belief that identified it as the birthplace of Giulietta Capuleti, protagonist, along with the beloved Romeo Montecchi, of the famous Shakespearean tragedy, and the Verona City Council in 1907 considered it appropriate to acquire at least part of the whole complex of medieval age.
The famous balcony is the result of the assembly of marble remains of the fourteenth century that, until 1920, lay in the Museum of Castelvecchio as stones to be re-used, according to the architectural fashion of the time. The medieval mansion, restored painterly by Antonio Avena at the beginning of the 20th century, it has a beautiful internal facade in exposed brick, a Gothic style portal, three-lobed windows, a balustrade that connects the various bodies of the house from the outside and, of course, the famous balcony. In the courtyard there is a bronze statue of Juliet, made by Nereo Costantini.
In Verona there were actually two families named Montecchi and Capuleti (or, to be exact, Cappelletti) and are also mentioned by Dante in the VI Canto of Purgatory in the Divine Comedy.
Juliet's House is among the most visited places in Verona.
The Capuleti Hall, inside the house, can also host wedding ceremonies. The reservation made refers exclusively to the room chosen for the indicated time. The access route to the hall is defined due to the concomitance of events and manifestations and may be subject to changes even at the last moment.
FAQ
Is admission to the courtyard free?
Entrance to the courtyard is free, only the entrance to the house is for a fee.
Why is it customary to touch the right breast of the statue of Juliet?
It's an auspicious gesture, to be luck in love. Not possible following COVID-19 restrictions.
What can we admire inside the House?
Inside Juliet's house there are Veronese frescoes and paintings of the nineteenth century depicting some moments of the legend of the two lovers, a desk, from which you can write messages f love for Juliet, furnishing of the time and some costumes used in the famous film by Franco Zeffirelli.
Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
Only the inner courtyard is accessible. There is no lift in the house.
Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is possible to access the monument only with small dogs only inside special bags (pet carrier). Guide dogs for the visually impaired, assistance dogs for the disabled and alert dogs (diabetes, epilepsy, etc.) are always allowed. Dogs are not allowed in the case of guided tours; coffee breaks; set-ups; in the case of special temporary exhibitions that require special maintenance; if female, during the period of estrum and in pregnancy and in case of illness. To know the complete requirements for admission to the monument and the responsibilities of those who visit the museum with their dog, we invite you to take a look at the complete pet policy attached.
