what town is romeo and juliet from
Shunning the spotless beaches of the Maldives and the scented bazaars of Marrakech, the French leader and his ex-model have gone to Verona. Of course, it sounds wonderfully romantic. Verona is, after all, supposed to be the capital of love, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Its main square is even called Piazza Bra. But as those of us who have been to Verona recently well know, the reality is very different.
Verona clamps down on tourists visiting Romeo and Julietâs balcony. Star-crossed tourists who leave sentimental notes in the courtyard beneath the balcony where Juliet is said to have been wooed by Romeo are facing a fine of up to 500 euros (Â£400) as Verona clamps down on the tradition. 1  Tourists look at love notes left behind by visitors of Juliet's balcony in Verona, Italy Photo: GETTY.