Romeo and Juliet takes place primarily in Verona, Italy, a city in northeastern Italy that was part of the Venetian Republic during Shakespeare's time
. The play's main events unfold in Verona, including key locations such as the Capulet's orchard, where Romeo and Juliet secretly meet and declare their love, Friar Laurence's cell where they marry and plan their future, and the Capulet family tomb where the tragic conclusion occurs
. Additionally, some scenes occur in Mantua, where Romeo is exiled
. Verona's setting reflects the intense family feud, passionate love, and violence central to the play's themes
