JULIETS BALCONY

And here it is,        

that famous balcony, which is actually very small.

Wonder how much trouble Romeo had jumping over into it, he probably expected  a bigger space.

Anyway.

the crowds were out in force in the small square below.   This was taken just before a tour group arrived after which you could barely move.

the Christmas tree in the centre of the square was very pretty

view opposite the balconhy

people milling in the square

bed that was especially made for the Frank zafarelli version of the movie

In order to keep up with the times, a desk was designed to look old and computers were installed into it discreetly(?) so that lovers could write to Juliet using modern technology.  Seeing as that is the case I'm not sure why they still have a postbox.   Obviously it is used as it had mail!!                   

Inside the house was a mix of the well preserved and the usual decay.  On the walls were frescoes which had once decorated the exterior and had been removed inside for preservation.

The view from the top room was amazing and once again the combination of ancient and modern graced the skyline.

 The view down into the main courtyard, with another just above it, shows how high the building is.

 

The front door was enormous, this is just one side and I couldn't fit it all in.

In the courtyard is the bronze statue of Juliet which most were anxious to have their photo with.  Legend has it that if you rub a certain part of her anatomy it brings luck in love.

 I passed on this activity. 

 Also in the courtyard is the iron gate that has hundreds, actually more likely thousands, of locks that lovers have put there with their initials. 

Every available wall space is covered with the initials and names of couples, or hoped for couples, who knows. 

         Including the downpipe!!

Actually I did find a little space right up the top of the entry way.  Maybe they rent out ladders for those desperate to add theirs as another way to make money.   Regardless it was a fun experience but I would love to know what Shakespeare might think.  



I personally think he has a lot to answer for!!

Ciao

Jo