Is Letters to Juliet based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

O Romeo, Rome, wherefore art thou Romeo? Not in Letters to Juliet. The film is not a remake, retelling, or inspired rehash of Shakespeare’s famous play, but it does involve star-crossed lovers in Verona.

What is Letters to Juliet about?

Letters to Juliet is a rom-com that follows a woman, Sophie, visiting Verona with her work-obsessed fiancé. Sophie visits Juliet’s Wall where heartbroken lovers leave notes asking Shakespeare’s character for help. Sophie pens a reply to one woman, Claire, who then decides to seek out her former lover accompanied by her handsome grandson and Sophie.

Who is in Letters to Juliet?

Letters to Juliet stars Amanda Seyfried as Sophie, Gael García Bernal as her fiancé, Victor, Vanessa Redgrave as the heartbroken Claire, and Christopher Egan as Claire’s grandson, Charlie.

Where was Letters To Juliet filmed?

Letters to Juliet was filmed in Verona, Italy, the same town where Shakespeare set his play, Romeo and Juliet. Some scenes were also filmed in Siena, Italy, which is an hour south of Florence.

Can tourists write letters to Juliet in Verona?

Yes, not only is the Juliet Wall real but an organization called The Juliet Club has a team of volunteers that reply in Juliet’s name to each of the thousands of letters received each year. The club also accepts letters mailed in from around the world.

Is it worth visiting Verona?

Absolutely, even if you’re not part of the Bard Brigade. The 1st-century Roman amphitheater still hosts live performances while the Castelvecchio museum showcases Medieval and Renaissance art, weapons, and jewelry. And if you’re a foodie, the area’s olive oil and salami are some of the best in the country.

How many days do I need in Verona?

If ‘Verona, Italy’ is synonymous with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in your book then you could breeze through Verona on a day trip, see Juliet’s Balcony, snap a photo with the Juliet statue, and be on your way. Two to three days gives you a chance to wander around the city like an unaccompanied minor, indulging in whatever so pleases your heart. Having a real life Romeo and Juliet experience isn’t difficult: crash the Verona Carnival, ask a priest to keep your secrets at the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, and woe over the loss of your teenage crush in the Scaliger Tombs.

Letters to Juliet filming locations in Verona and Tuscany

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