The balcony
The famous balcony was added in 1939–1940, when Antonio Avena restored the house. It was assembled from 14th-century marble pieces, so the stone is old even though the balcony is not.
The families
Verona had families called Montecchi and Cappelletti, and Dante mentions them in the Divine Comedy. The love story itself comes from literature: Luigi da Porto’s tale and, later, Shakespeare’s play.
Letters to Juliet
Visitors have left notes and letters for Juliet for generations. If you would like to leave a message, follow the guidance on site and leave the historic walls as you find them.
