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Fans of Shakespeare's famous novel, Romeo and Juliet, are in for a treat as Airbnb has announced that Juliet's House in Verona, Italy - Casa di Giulietta - will open its doors for one lucky couple on Valentine's Day. The 13th century honey-coloured building and its iconic balcony is thought to have inspired Shakespeare's much-loved book (notably the secluded balcony scene where Romeo goes to find Juliet). Working with an Italian architect, Airbnb has transformed the centuries-old building into a sumptuous stay fit for a modern day Romeo and Juliet: one couple will be waited on by a personal butler and treated to a romantic candlelit dinner prepared by two Michelin star chef Giancarlo Perbellini in a glittering dining room filled with crystals, candles and flowers. After a busy day of feasting, exploring and reading Juliet???s love letters, the lucky couple will retire for the night to Juliet???s medieval-themed bedroom which features ??sLetto di Giulietta???, the original bed used in Zeffirelli???s classic 1960s movie ???Romeo and Juliet???. To stay in Juliet's house, applicants must pen a letter to 'Juliet', sharing their own love story and explaining why they want to spend the night in the historic house. Where: Verona, Italy When: 22 Jan 2020 Credit: Airbnb/Cover Images **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH AIRBNB.**