Overview tour following the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet:
“There is no story sadder in the world than the story of Romeo and Juliet.”
William Shakespeare moved the action of the saddest story in the world to medieval Verona, immortalizing the great love of two young heroes, consumed by passion but divided by the rivalry of their families. The tour following the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet is an exciting journey for lovers, newlyweds, and those who simply believe in love. You will see the main attractions of the city, get acquainted with the cultural and aesthetic value of the local architecture. Breathe in the air of a city that literally breathes love. You will hear various versions of the creation of the legendary work and learn the myths and legends about its main characters. Unique information gathered from a detailed study of Shakespeare’s work, as well as myths and legends obtained from locals, will allow you to see the city in a new light.
You will walk in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet like a detective striving to unravel the secret of the mystical playwright and his characters. You will see where Romeo and Juliet lived, visit the places where they met (according to legends) and where they were buried.
Verona is a fairy-tale city, shrouded, albeit mythically, in the most sincere and touching love. Agree, sometimes, despite the prose of life, one so wants to believe in a fairy tale.
To begin with, you will visit Porta Borsari, where according to the book – Romeo killed Tybalt. The ancient wool market in Corte Sgarzerie – on the Saturday medieval square. The well of love – with a very sad love story of another Veronese couple. Medieval towers and courtyards where the events from the book of the great Shakespeare unfolded.
Romeo’s House – the official name of Romeo’s house is now Casa di Cagnolo Nogarola detto Romeo, named after its owner. This majestic building was built in the 13th century by the Monticoli family (the prototype of the Montague family), one of the richest and most influential families of that time. The struggle of clans for power in the Middle Ages was an integral part of noble life.
Visit Juliet’s House (entrance fee) and the opportunity to stand on her balcony. Write a letter to Juliet and drop it in the mailbox of Juliet’s club. Or touch the bronze statue of Juliet and make a wish.
The former monastery of San Francesco al Corso, in whose crypt, according to legend, Juliet was buried and where her symbolic sarcophagus made of Veronese pink stone is located; there is also a museum that houses Roman amphorae and frescoes transferred from buildings and churches in the city (entrance fee).
If desired, you can end the tour at a cafe to try the delicious cookies “Kisses of Romeo and Juliet.”
