City of Romeo and Juliet

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Verona is sited in Italy's Veneto quarter between Venice and Milan. Shakespeare's well-known tragedy, the celebrated Romeo and Juliet was set in this city. This city of romance also boasts of numerous historic structures including the famous Roman Arena.

Verona Tourist Guide

Catullo Airport is the nearest airport from Verona operating budget flights from cities like Dublin, Brussels, Paris and London. Venice's Marco Polo Airport provides another option to reach Verona by plane. Verona Porta Nuova train station is connected to Milan, Venice and Munich via Euro City trains. For local transportation City bus service offers frequent bus services from Porta Nuova rail station.

Casa Di Guilletta

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By Pollux Parker

When in Verona, Italy it is impossible not to think about Romeo and Juliet, one of the most, if not the most, popular lovers in history. Just off Piazza delle Erbe, one can find Casa di Guilletta or Juliet's House. It is believed that this is the house where Juliet Capulet lived. The house has been a popular tourist destination attracting mostly those who still believe in romance.
Built in the 13th century, the house has belonged to the dell Capello family for many years. Maybe because of the resemblance of their name with that of Shakespeare's famous character that fueled the belief that this was where Juliet resided. In the 1930s, renovation was done on the house which added the windows, medieval doors and balcony. The balcony, being a late addition, has been subject of much debate.
Standing in the courtyard is a bronze statue of Juliet; it is probably one of the highlights of one's visit. It is a popular tradition for visitors to rub the right breast because it is believed to bring good fortune. That is why the right bosom of the statue is more polished than the rest of her body.