Sight guide · Verona · Italy
Visiting Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum
In the former monastery of San Francesco al Corso, a crypt holds an empty medieval sarcophagus presented as Juliet's tomb, a romantic pilgrimage spot since the 19th century.
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Quick answer
Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum is a museum in San Francesco al Corso, Verona. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- San Francesco al Corso
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- couples, art, off the beaten path and rainy day
- Best months
- April–June
About Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum
In the former monastery of San Francesco al Corso, a crypt holds an empty medieval sarcophagus presented as Juliet's tomb, a romantic pilgrimage spot since the 19th century. The cloister and upper rooms house the G.B. Cavalcaselle Fresco Museum, with frescoes detached from Verona's palaces and churches.
Tip: It is far quieter than Juliet's House and makes a more reflective stop for couples.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: San Francesco al Corso.
Best time to visit Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum
Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- April: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Arena di Verona and Opera at the Arena.
- No. 15 of the 17 sights in our Verona things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in verona on a rainy day.
If you like Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum
- Opera at the Arena — Piazza Bra and the Arena, 3–4 hours
- Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero — Castelvecchio, 1.5–2 hours
- Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore — San Zeno, 45 minutes
- Verona Cathedral — Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), 45 minutes
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum?
Plan 45 minutes.
+Is Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum?
April–June, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. It is far quieter than Juliet's House and makes a more reflective stop for couples.
+Do I need to book Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.