Casa di Giulietta is a Tourist Trap
It’s been labeled a “must” for those traveling to Verona. I, on the other hand, consider it (paying to go inside Casa di Giulietta to see the balcony) a tourist trap.
Here’s why:
Shakespeare’s Juliet did NOT really speak from this balcony.
Even if there were 2 feuding families in Verona, no one has really proven the existence of their star-crossed children
You do not need a “symbol” to encourage you to write love notes to the person you love. You can actually do it anytime, anywhere.
Besides, those notes left outside look a lot like graffiti to me.
Anyway, unless you have a Verona …read more

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