Can you wear shorts in cathedrals in Italy?

Can you wear shorts in cathedrals in Italy? Just cover your legs above the knees and your bare shoulders and you will be fine even at St. Peter's Basilica. Even a light pareo or scarf will do, if you want to wear shorts. Just pull out the pareo from your purse and wrap it around your waist before entering a church.

Can I wear shorts in the Pantheon?

Knee-Length Attire: Shorts, skirts, and dresses should at least reach the knee. It's advisable to avoid very short skirts or shorts. No Hats Inside: Just as in many other religious sites, it's respectful to remove your hat when entering the Pantheon.

Do tourists wear shorts in Rome?

You won't see a lot of Roman women wearing shorts in the city–at the beach yes, in Rome itself no–but so many tourists will be wearing shorts in Rome during the summer that if you absolutely want to bring a pair or two, you won't stick out like a sore thumb.

Are short shorts acceptable in Italy?

For the majority of places, such as museums, beaches, and stores, there are no restrictions on what you can wear. Many tourists and locals will wear shorts to these places when the weather is hot. At churches and the Vatican, you can only enter if your knees and shoulders are covered and you aren't wearing a hat.

Can I wear a short dress in Italy?

When you travel in Italy, wear long, loose, comfortable skirts with flowing long-sleeved blouses. Short, tight skirts, shorts, and bare arms are not permitted in the many churches one might visit there.

How strict is Duomo dress code?

The cathedral forbids entry to anybody wearing sandals, sunglasses, or hats, or anyone with their legs or shoulders exposed. Plunging necklines, skirts, and shorts should altogether be avoided.

Is there a dress code for cathedrals in Italy?

Is there a dress code inside churches? Generally, you will want to keep yourself covered inside churches; no bare knees or shoulders. The Vatican Museums ire extremely strict about dress code, and there is security checking before entry. There are vendors that sell scarves or shawls to cover shoulders when you enter.

Can I wear shorts to dinner in Italy?

Clean, smart, basic clothing will do. But shorts and tanktops (especially for men) are meant for gym or hiking. Not to be worn on the street and never in a restaurant. In some of the beach bars shorts could be okay, but definitely not in a dinner restaurant in Rome.