Verona restricts access to famous Romeo and Juliet balcony | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmelia NeathThursday 11 December 2025 13:01 GMTRelated: What NOT to Do in Verona, ItalyTourists must now pay a €12 (£10.50) to access the courtyard and balcony of "Juliet's House" in Verona, Italy, a site associated with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The new rules, enforced from December 6, require visitors to purchase a museum ticket to enter the courtyard, where a bronze Juliet statue and the famous balcony are located.Additionally, couples wishing to take photographs on the balcony will be subject to a strict 60-second time limit, and the house's capacity has been reduced from 130 to 100 visitors.Verona authorities defended the decision, citing public safety concerns around the medieval structure, despite anger from tourists and worries from local souvenir shopkeepers about the impact on their businesses.This measure follows similar efforts in other Italian cities, such as Venice, which has implemented day-trip entry fees to manage overcrowding at popular attractions.In fullTourists will now be charged more than £10 to visit famous Juliet balconyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in