The story mainly takes place in Verona, Italy, which is a
real location in northern Italy today. In the story, though, Romeo is banished from
Verona by the prince as punishment for slaying Tybalt and goes to live in Mantua, Italy
in exile.
As for the time period, Shakespeare wrote the
play around 1595, so it's possible that the story takes place at that time as well, but
the play never directly states the exact year. Others have suggested that it could date
back to the 14th or 15th century. It could even be older since it's believed
Shakespeare adapted earlier versions of this story into his own
play.
The setting contributes to the story because Verona
is the location of the long-standing feud between the two fighting families, the
Montagues and the Capulets. It is also Juliet's home, and this is why Romeo gets so
upset when he is banished-he actually says death would be better than being banished
from Verona - in other words, not allowed to see his love.
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