Palazzo Piccolomini, Pienza is a landmark in Pienza, Tuscany, Italy, and a filming location for Romeo and Juliet (Franco Zeffirelli) (1968). Built in 1459 (construction begun).
Location: Pienza, Tuscany, Italy
Verified facts
- Appeared in Romeo and Juliet (Franco Zeffirelli) (movie, 1968) — as The Capulet palace — including the courtyard ball scene where Romeo and Juliet meet
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11588, SRC-15297, SRC-15298 - Built in 1459 (construction begun)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15298, SRC-11588, SRC-16685, SRC-17084
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11588 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet_(1968_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15297 — https://www.finestresullarte.info/en/exhibitions/zeffirelli-s-romeo-and-juliet-turns-fifty-an-exhibi (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15298 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Piccolomini,_Pienza (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16685 — https://www.discovertuscany.com/valdorcia/pienza-palazzo-piccolomini.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17084 — https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/palazzo-piccolomini/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Romeo and Juliet filmed?
Palazzo Piccolomini, Pienza, in Pienza, Tuscany, is a real-world filming location used for Romeo and Juliet.
Where is Palazzo Piccolomini, Pienza located?
Palazzo Piccolomini, Pienza is located in Pienza, Tuscany.