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House museum · Verona, Vêneto
Casa di Giulietta
A medieval tower-house associated with Shakespeare’s Juliet, featuring the courtyard with the bronze statue and the famous balcony. Visits to the courtyard and the house are by timed reservation only.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa di Giulietta
Casa di Giulietta is a medieval tower-house on Via Cappello, recorded in documents since 1351. For centuries it housed an inn, the Cappello, whose coat of arms with a hat is on the courtyard arch. Because of that hat, between the 18th and 19th centuries the house began to be linked to the Capulets of the tragedy—the Cappelletti mentioned by Dante.
The city council bought the building in 1905, and in 1939 the director of the city museums, Antonio Avena, arranged the house-museum as it is seen today. The famous balcony was installed at that time, using a medieval slab from the city’s collections and new marble pieces. Inside, the rooms display frescoes, fireplaces and furniture from the 13th to 15th centuries, as well as objects related to films and stagings of the play.
In the courtyard stands the bronze statue of Juliet. Visits to the courtyard and the house operate only by timed reservation, with two ticket types: one just for the courtyard, including the statue and balcony, and another that includes the house’s rooms. Entrance is via the Piazzetta Navona, following a route that passes through areas of the neighbouring Teatro Nuovo.
It is the most visited site in Verona. Even without a reservation you can see the Via Cappello entrance from a distance, covered in messages from couples, but to reach the balcony and the statue you need a timed ticket.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes for the courtyard; around 1 hour if you visit the interior of the house.
Best time
In the earliest morning slots or the late afternoon ones, when there are fewer groups. Book a time slot in advance, especially from May to September and on weekends.
How to get there
It is on Via Cappello, a 2-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe and about 10 minutes from Piazza Bra. The entrance for visits is via the adjacent Piazzetta Navona.
Tip
Buy a timed ticket through the official channel before you go; even holders of the Verona Card need to reserve. Writing on the walls and sticking notes is not allowed. Watch your belongings in crowded areas.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa di Giulietta
Do I need to book to enter Casa de Julieta?
Yes. The courtyard and the house operate by reservation and timed entry only. There is a ticket just for the courtyard, with the statue and balcony, and another that includes the rooms of the house.
Did Juliet really exist?
There is no historical proof. The story of Romeo and Juliet was told by Italian writers in the 16th century before Shakespeare wrote the play. The house was linked to the Capulets because of the coat of arms with a hat, the cappello.
Can you go up onto the balcony?
The balcony is part of the full house tour route. Check the rules and ticket type when booking.
Where is the entrance?
The visit entrance is via Piazzetta Navona, next to Via Cappello, on a route that passes through areas of the Teatro Nuovo.