So I'm sure you've all seen Letters to Juliet the movie with Amanda Seyfried where she goes to Italy and visits the famous city of Romeo and Juliet, goes on an incredible adventure, and falls in love? Well that's where I spent my Sunday afternoon! Despite the rain Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet, was one of the most magical places I have ever seen, and mark my words I will be back! We started by seeing the Verona arena where performers like Paul McCartney, Michael Buble, and even One Direction have sang. Its home to many operas and has perfect acoustics.
There was also a marathon going on Sunday so runners were everywhere! After hearing about some of the history of the city we continued on our tour. We saw the fountain of Our Lady Verona in Piazza delle Erbe.
We then moved onto Verona's most famous sites!
We visited both the homes of Romeo and Juliette, while Romeo's house is now a private residence it didn't stop us from taking a ton of pictures. The doors to his house are filled with names and tons of love notes!
After seeing Romeo's house we headed to see Juliette's. The courtyard was incredible! Filled with letters, gum, and a statue of Juliet herself. Legend says if you touch her right breast you'll be lucky in love! What better photo opportunity that that?
You can see her balcony on the right and the locks and letters in the back of the courtyard. This is also right before it started down pouring! Verona even in the pouring rain is by far the most beautiful place yet. And speaking of lucky in love here I am!
Leaving Verona was a tough one, but heading straight to a wine tasting after made things a little easier!
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