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The emperor and others used the balcony to watch events in the square below.
( from Wiki)


Then we came to Verona, Italy.
Verona is the setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet, made famous by William Shakespeare. Although the earliest version of the story is set in Siena, not Verona — the move was made in Luigi da Porto's Istoria novellamente ritrovata di due Nobili Amanti — a balcony falsely claiming historical connection to the fictional lovers has become a tourist attraction for lovers; the short passageway leading to the balcony is covered with slips of paper carrying their graffiti, and a bronze statue of Juliet stands under the balcony, one breast polished by those touching it for luck.
(from Wiki)






Song of the moment : Life is Beautiful OST - Piovanni - Abbiamo Vinto
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