The Original Juliet Balcony?
The original 'Juliet Balcony' as seen in Verona, Italy
Juliet Balconies are an attractive addition to houses as it is aesthetically pleasing and does not require as much work as a full balcony. Also known as balconets, the name ‘Juliet Balcony’ comes from the world famous scene in Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, where Juliet calls out to her beloved Romeo.
The original Juliet Balcony in Verona, Italy is a popular tourist destination for men and women alike. It celebrates the love story of Romeo and Juliet and also encourages you to pursue your own love story. You can enter into the house and even peer out of the window balcony yourself.
Even though Juliet most likely was a fictional character, the house did belong to a 14th-century family that Shakespeare probably drew inspiration from. It is rumored that the balcony was built as a replica in the 1930s to appeal to tourists for the love story. However, the balcony does an excellent job in matching the feel of a 14th-century Italian home.
The Juliet Balcony is made of double balustrades and matches the Gothic architecture of the rest of the house. It is quite small and is mainly a decoration for the window itself.
There are complaints that the original Juliet Balcony in Verona, Italy is simply a tourist scam and is not worth the trip there. However, there is something magical about visiting a work of architecture that represents one of the most romantic scenes in history.
Juliet Balconies can now be seen all over France, Spain, and Italy, and are popular all over the world. Particularly in places where official planning permissions can be hard, the Juliet Balcony is a decorative architectural feature that does not require the same level of official planning documents to build. Due to the strict planning laws of the UK, homeowners often opt for a Juliet Balcony, as it is also easy to install.
There are modern versions of the Juliet balcony, with materials such as glass being used instead. Using a glass material allows for more transparency and does not obscure the view from the inside. Glass looks pleasing from the outside and can accentuate the tall window. It also gives a modern twist to the design. In many environmental conditions, it makes sense to use glass instead of other materials that may not last as long.
Glass Juliet balconies are also less maintenance, more eco-friendly and cheaper to install than many other materials. It makes it an obvious choice for homeowners who are looking to add an extra touch to their windows.
The Juliet Balcony is the perfect way to place a barrier on a full height window, and offers some privacy, but at the same time allows for a larger window to improve visibility and light. It is convenient because you get an unobstructed balustrade from the inside.
For most people, it is a matter of beauty for their home’s exterior, and who knows, perhaps some luck in their love lives as well!
So although unforunately DioMet cannot replicate the original stone built 'Juliet Balcony' for you, we can certainly offer what the modern take on a juliet balcony has now become with a range of designs and options. See our Juliet Balcony Designs for more info or contact us on 0114 243 9009
