Sight guide · Verona · Italy
Visiting Juliet's House
This medieval house on Via Cappello, once owned by the Dal Cappello family whose name resembles Capulet, has been promoted as Juliet's home since the 20th century, when the famous balcony was added.
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Quick answer
Juliet's House is a historic site in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), Verona. Allow 30–45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- couples and photo spot
- Best months
- September–October and December
About Juliet's House
This medieval house on Via Cappello, once owned by the Dal Cappello family whose name resembles Capulet, has been promoted as Juliet's home since the 20th century, when the famous balcony was added. The courtyard, with its bronze statue of Juliet, is one of the city's most crowded spots, and the rooms inside can be visited with a ticket.
Tip: Come early or late in the day to see the courtyard without a dense crowd; writing on the walls or leaving padlocks is banned.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30–45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), medieval squares, frescoed houses and wine bars inside the river bend.
Best time to visit Juliet's House
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- December: 6°C (43°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- September: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Verona has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Verona itinerary visits Juliet's House on day 1, together with Arena di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe and Opera at the Arena.
- No. 4 of the 17 sights in our Verona things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
Near Juliet's House
Also in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), so you can walk between them:
- Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs — 45 minutes, free
- Torre dei Lamberti — 45 minutes, low cost
- Piazza delle Erbe — 45 minutes, free
If you like Juliet's House
- Arena di Verona — Piazza Bra and the Arena, 1 hour
- Ponte Pietra — Veronetta, 15 minutes
- Castel San Pietro viewpoint — Veronetta, 1 hour
- Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum — Veronetta, 1–1.5 hours
Staying near Juliet's House
Stay in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe) ($$$$) to walk here: medieval squares, frescoed houses and wine bars inside the river bend. All areas to stay in Verona.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Juliet's House?
Plan 30–45 minutes. With Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs nearby, it fits a half-day in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe).
+Is Juliet's House free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Juliet's House?
September–October and December, the quietest of the good months. Come early or late in the day to see the courtyard without a dense crowd; writing on the walls or leaving padlocks is banned.
+Do I need to book Juliet's House in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.