How to write a letter to Shakespeare's Juliet and get an answer

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Everyone knows that if you want to receive a gift, you need to write to Santa Claus, if something is not clear - send a letter to Sherlock Holmes, on Baker Street. And where to go if your heart is broken or you just want to talk about love? - In this case, you must write to Juliet! This possibility really exists. And it is very likely that you will even get an answer.

There are special tourist spots in the world. Not the ones who visit simply out of curiosity or a desire for new information. Some of the attractions are true "cultural temples" in which you can recharge your emotional energy. Such places undoubtedly include the house-museum in Verona and Juliet's tomb on the territory of the former monastery of San Francesco.

The ancient mansion of the XIII century (Casa di Giulietta) really belonged to the Dal Cappello family, which became the prototype of the Capulet family. Since 1997, a museum has been opened in it and receives visitors. And nearby, on the street, is the office of the Juliet Club. It is at this address that you can write to the literary heroine. It is worth adding more. This also includes all letters left by tourists in special mailboxes on the territory of the museum.

The history of this correspondence is much older than the museum itself, it began in the 30s of the now last century. Before the opening of the Capulet House, the most visited tourist attraction in Verona was Juliet's Tomb. It was there, near the ancient sarcophagus of the 13th century, that visitors began to leave messages addressed to their beloved heroine. Veronet Ettore Solimani, who was then the curator of the museum, at some point, out of compassion, began to respond to these notes on behalf of "Juliet's secretary." Gradually, the letters became more and more, and now the correspondence is carried out by activists of the official Juliet Club.

This organization appeared in 1972, uniting the people of Verona who love their city and its traditions. It is interesting that in the early years it was composed exclusively of men, and the club was more like a knightly order dedicated to the Beautiful Lady.

Today, in addition to the official members of the Club, about fifty Italian volunteers and many volunteers from all over the world participate in the correspondence. They process more than 5,000 mailings and a much larger number of emails every year. By the way, here's another address where you can write to Juliet:.

Half of the letters were written by teenagers. They share their first love experiences with the literary heroine, sometimes ask for advice. Many simply confess their love. Juliet's secretaries try to answer each letter using their life experience. Give advice or just encourage.

Every year, the most interesting letters are awarded the special "Premio Cara Giulietta" prize. Of course, the ceremony is timed to coincide with Valentine's Day (February 14). In addition to Valentine's Day in Verona, September 16 is magnificently celebrated. This, derived from literary sources, is the birthday of the Shakespearean heroine.

By the way, since 1997 the Juliet Club has a Russian-speaking secretary. So, for the coveted letter, it is not at all necessary to learn Italian. And we will even reveal one more secret so that the message to Juliet reaches the addressee, it is enough to write on the envelope:. According to the members of the Club, such a letter will never get lost.

You can find out more about the Museum of Shakespeare's Heroine from the article "Juliet's house is the most romantic place in Verona"