Last Sunday , Scott and I had the pleasure of exploring the castles that inspired the story of Romeo and Juliet. They are both only about 25 minutes away from our house in Vicenza, and was an easy evening escape.  This is the gorgeous view from atop Romeo's Castle in Montecchio Maggiore. The majestic view as we walked from the short distance from our car to the castle - - "Castles of Juliet and Romeo" It was exciting to see that they have a large open amphitheater area with a stage and several rows of seating. I think they have a few presentations throughout the year. I'll have to see when their next performance will be . . . Video of the stage and amphitheater: (17 seconds) https://photos.app.goo.gl/6AduKCWoi3JUgE1Z7 A steep set of stairs led us up to the entrance of the tower. My own handsome Romeo, professing his "undying love and affliction" for me, ha ha. (Remember the quote from the movie "Little Rascals"?) Partway up the several flights of t