{"id":1039,"date":"2022-04-16T14:43:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T12:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestveronaguides.it\/tematica\/the-myth-of-romeo-and-juliet\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T22:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T20:51:11","slug":"the-myth-of-romeo-and-juliet","status":"publish","type":"tematica","link":"https:\/\/bestveronaguides.it\/en\/thematic\/the-myth-of-romeo-and-juliet\/","title":{"rendered":"The myth of Romeo and Juliet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The story of Romeo and Juliet in Verona is part of the collective imagination; it is the literary legacy that permeates the city and can be felt in the places and monuments that pay homage to Shakespeare\u2019s tragedy.<\/p>\n\n<p>A tragedy rooted in the love between two young people torn apart by the blind ambition and thirst for power of their respective families &#8211; a story that still resonates today through a narrative that recalls their encounters and emotions.<\/p>\n\n<p>Since the 1500s, when the story was first conceived, Piazza Bra, Porta Borsari, Via Cappello, and the other central squares of Verona have served as the backdrop for the story of Romeo and Juliet in Verona, which culminates at Juliet\u2019s famous balcony\u2014a destination sought after by lovers from all over the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is &#8220;Romeo and Juliet&#8221; set in Verona? Where is Romeo and Juliet\u2019s house located? What is inside Juliet\u2019s tomb? These are just a few of the questions that pique the curiosity of visitors to Verona. Learning about the connections between Shakespeare\u2019s tragedy and the city\u2019s landmarks offers a unique way to discover Verona &#8211; through the timeless lens of love. In this section, you\u2019ll find insights on these topics. 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