epa11204256 The bronze statue depicting William Shakespeare's Juliet character stands in the courtyard of her house in Verona, Italy, 07 March 2024. The sculpture was consumed to the point of puncture due to tourists who touched it during their visits. The hole was noticed on the right breast of the figure, which was replaced in 2014, as the original statue from 1972 had been worn down by all the stroking already. EPA/MARIO POLI
