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We think that Shakespeare is the most mysterious writer in Britain and maybe in the world. Nobody is sure when he was born or where he studied.Scientists even argue if he really existed. But still we’ll try...

John Shakespeare's house, believed to be Shakespeare's birthplace, in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare probably began his

education at the age of six or seven

at the Stratford grammar school,

which is still standing only a

short distance from his house on Henley Street. However, we have no record of

Shakespeare’s attending the

school

Globe TheatreThe Globe Theatre is the famous theatre in London where William Shakespeare worked. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's actors company, “The Lord Chamberlain's Men”. It was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. Most of Shakespeare's greatest plays were written for the Globe, including Hamlet, Othello and King Lear.

The Globe Theatre is one of the most attractive tourist places nowadays

Not only London and

Stratford are considered

to be famous for being

Shakespeare's places

There are a lot of places

where his characters

“lived”. Shakespeare’s

wonderful imagination and

spell of his talent made

people believe in that

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet lived in Verona, a small town in Italy. Tourists come here now from all over the world to visit the world famous Shakespeare’s place: Juliet’s balcony.

Statue of Juliet is one of the most romantic attractions of

Italy. By the way, touching the breast of the statue ensures

good luck in love.

HamletA lot of tourists come to Denmark, Helsingor Castle. It is the very place where Prince Hamlet “lived”.

Scene of action

Venice Seaside town in Cyprus

William Shakespeare had never been to Venice and Cyprus. But

they are beautifully described in his play "The tragedy of Othello, the

moor of Venice".

“A Midsummer Night's Dream” describes ancient Athens.

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