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In search of Juliet in Verona
Two households, both alike in dignity,
n fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
~ Romeo & Juliet Prologue, Shakespeare
n fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
~ Romeo & Juliet Prologue, Shakespeare
Juliet's Balcony
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
~ Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Scene 2, Shakespeare
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
~ Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Scene 2, Shakespeare
Indeed, our last stop in Italy was in the fair Verona, where two families of wealth and power were at war at each other, where our star crossed lovers sacrificed their lives for love and the union of their families.
Juliet's bronze cast - notice the extra polished right breast
One balcony, square and tiny, was said to be The Balcony, where Romeo and Juliet whispered their love and promised to denounce their names should the condition not improve.
It is also where, in Verona today, Juliet has been cast in Bronze and her right breast is rubbed shiny by tourists wishing for a love equal or greater to what she had.
The grafitti infested walls along the entrance into Juliet's house.
The walls on each side of the entrance into the building are also plastered with love notes and graffiti, from those seeking true love but most from tourists looking for a place to leave their mark.
It's unfortunately unromantic...
The grand old castle - Castelvecchio
The medieval streets of Verona
The rest of Verona is surrounded by medieval buildings and beautiful architecture. Living is pleasant and besides Juliet's residence, not crowded at all. The Old Castle Castelvecchio and the 2000 year old Arena di Verona where annual opera concerts are held, are two major sights to see. Near the Arena are rows of cafes and restaurants to rest your feet but walk a little bit more to the back streets for the same quality and atmosphere cafes for half the price.
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