William Shakespeare is one of the most read authors in the English language. “The Bard” was a British poet, actor, and playwright. Despite being such a big name in the world of literature, a lot of his personal life is still a mystery. Shakespeare’s works however, have been turned into movies and graphic novels. They continue to be performed onstage. Hundreds of years after his death, students still read him in class.

One interesting way to connect with his writing is to travel to places where some of his works were set. Italy in particular, is a common location for his stories. Luckily, there’s a lot to enjoy by trekking to several locations of Shakespearean plays.