Juliet's Balcony. Verona, Italy

This is Juliet's Balcony in Verona, Italy.

You walk though a stone arch tunnel entrance into a cool Oasis of cobble stone court yard and fountain.
The coolness and silence is what hits you first. Only the splash of the fountain greets you with it's calming words. It's almost a shrine like silence.
People who have travelled here to visit this famous sight seem to take on a respectful quiet.
We all stand around staring up at this magical old stone carved balcony.
You can almost see juliet standing there waiting for her Romeo to climb up and sweetly steal a soft kiss.
To the left of the Balcony is a statue of Juliet. Her left breast and arm are a clean shiny golden colour compared to the rest of her ancient look. This is due to thousands of tourists hands touching her in these places for good luck.
Someone said they have replaced the statue a few time over the years as our pouring, touching and prying hands wear metal body parts away!
This was such a highlight of my European tour.
People write words of love and hope to loved ones on the arch wall where you enter.
I wrote secret words to the one who stole my heart many years ago.

I wonder if he will see it if by chance he too visits this magical place........