Literary journey through Europe

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Explore the landscapes and stories of important European cities through the eyes of some of history's most important authors and iconic figures.

Visit the places that served as the setting and inspiration for the novels, stories and poems that shaped our times, and learn a little more about the life and work of famous writers, who described, like no other, the cities we will visit. still pass because.

  Are you ready to embark on this literary journey through Europe?

Itinerary in Paris with Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century. He is the author of masterpieces such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

The writer was also a committed politician, defender of human rights and freedom.

Start your literary itinerary in Paris at Maison Victor Hugo, on the second floor of the Hôtel de Rohan-Guéménée, on Place des Vosges.

The writer lived here between 1832 and 1848 and today, it houses a museum with personal objects, paintings, drawings and original manuscripts.

Head to Café de Flore, on Boulevard Saint-Germain, in the heart of Paris. Victor Hugo used to meet with other writers and intellectuals of the time, such as Balzac, Musset and George Sand.

Picasso, Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Sartre and Hemingway were also regulars at this traditional café in Paris. And it maintains its charm and elegance from the 19th century to this day.

Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Europe. It is the main setting of the novel ‘Notre-Dame in Paris’, also known as ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’, published in 1831.

An interesting fact is that the work was a success with the public and critics and helped save the Cathedral from abandonment and demolition.

Currently, Notre-Dame Cathedral is closed due to the serious fire that occurred in 2019. However, the reconstruction work should be completed in 2024.

Itinerary in Lisbon with Fernando Pessoa

Fernando Pessoa is considered one of the greatest poets in the Portugal. Born in Lisbon in 1888, he lived much of his life in the Portuguese capital, where he created more than 70 pseudonyms, or heteronyms. Each with their own personalities, styles, philosophies and biographies.

Casa Fernando Pessoa is the best place to start a literary tour of Lisbon inspired by the poet.

Fernando Pessoa lived the last 15 years of his life in this three-story house in the Campo de Ourique neighborhood. Today, it houses a museum with an exciting exhibition about his life and work, as well as a library specializing in world poetry.

Head to Café do Chiado, one of the most emblematic cafés in Lisbon, to take a true trip back in time. The century-old space still preserves its original charm and elegance. And it was one of Fernando Pessoa's favorite places in the Portuguese capital.

Outside, a bronze statue of the poet marks his eternal presence there.

To complete the itinerary, go to the Jerónimos Monastery, in Belém, a UNESCO world heritage site. The poet is buried here, with other great names, such as Luís de Camões and Alexandre Herculano.

Itinerary in Verona with Shakespeare

Verona is one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy and the setting for one of Shakespeare's most famous works: the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet, published in 1597.

Although we don't know if Romeo and Giulieta actually existed, or if Shakespeare even visited Verona, as we follow in the characters' footsteps and visit some of the settings in this novel, we will discover some gems about the history and culture of Verona.

Start your itinerary at Casa di Giulieta, where the famous balcony is located where Romeo declared his love for Juliet. As this is one of Verona's main tourist attractions, arrive early.

Popular belief is that the famous balcony dates back to medieval times. However, it was only added to the building in the 1930s. And most surprising of all, there isn't even a balcony scene in Shakespeare's original play.

Also be sure to visit the bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard. They say that whoever touches your right breast is guaranteed love.

On the second floor, there is a small museum with the costumes and bed that appear in Franco Zeffirelli's classic 1986 film. Entry is free with the Verona Card.

Head to the House of Romeo to see the place where the Cagnolo Nogarola family lived in the 14th century, who are said to be Romeo.

Complete your itinerary by visiting the Tomba di Giulieta.

Shakespeare chose the monastery of San Francesco al Corso as the setting for the tragedy of the lovers' deaths. It is located outside the city's medieval walls, on Via del Pontiere.

There is the stone sarcophagus that would have been used to bury sweet Juliet.

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