Look for Juliet’s bronze statue beside the Old Town Hall, between Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt. Verona gave the replica to its sister city Munich in 1974. It makes a quick stop on the way from the square to the market.

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Bronze Juliet statue holding flowers in Munich
Munich’s Juliet statue with flowers tucked beside her arm. Photo credit: Absolute Munich.

Why is there a statue of Juliet in Munich?

The City of Munich’s Verona page describes the partnership formalised in 1960. The Munich statue is a copy of Nereo Costantini’s Juliet at the Casa di Giulietta in Verona. It represents the heroine from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the relationship between the cities.

Why do people leave flowers?

The city’s old-town tour notes the habit of leaving bouquets with Juliet. Look for flowers when you pass. It’s a local gesture and a good way to recognise the sculpture, whatever you make of the good-luck stories.

What is nearby?

Continue to Viktualienmarkt or go back across Marienplatz for the Glockenspiel. The statue is outdoors. Visiting the Toy Museum inside the Old Town Hall is a separate stop.