Posted on 06/26/2023 6:22:04 AM PDT by aquila48
If you want to visit some of Italy’s stellar attractions – the Pantheon, St Peter’s Basilica, Florence’s Duomo – you’ll need to be dressed appropriately.
As religious sites, there are strict rules surrounding clothing and covering up.
While these regulations are long-standing, some communities in Italy have also recently introduced strict dress codes when walking around town.
Here’s everything you need to know about what to wear as a tourist in Italy.
What to wear to visit churches in Italy
Many of Italy’s top attractions are churches, cathedrals or religious complexes.
If you want to ensure you’re not turned away at the entrance, you must follow certain clothing rules.
Often, a sign outside indicates what you can and can’t wear. It is forbidden for both men and women to enter with uncovered shoulders, midriffs or knees.
That means no spaghetti straps, sleeveless tops, crop tops, shorts, or above-the-knee dresses.
Some attractions may offer shawls or cover-ups if you are dressed inappropriately, but others may turn you away at the door.
Earlier this month, an Australian traveler posted on TikTok about wearing an overly revealing outfit when in Rome.
The 26-year-old’s white dress was too short and too low cut, meaning she was barred from entering the Vatican, the Pantheon and the Museum of the Dead.
(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...
THEIR HOUSE-—THEIR RULES
Yes, 20 years ago we had a run in with the “fashion police” at St. Mark’s in Venice. My wife put a shawl on and all was good.
About 5 years ago, we were cautioned by the hotel staff in Istanbul that if we wanted to go to any Mosques, my wife should buy and wear a shawl to cover her head, hair, and shoulders.
The Fashion police are out there, you just need to watch for them and obey them unless you want to not be admitted.
See post 83.
I think they speak Mandarin in that area of China. It's considered the language of emperors over there.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.