Proper Attire for the Vatican
Oct 11, 2012, 8:53 am
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Proper Attire for the Vatican
I know that my shoulders need to be covered when we visit the Vatican. If I am wearing a dress, can it come to the top of my knees, or does it need to come below my knees. I know that I can wear slacks, but would prefer to wear a dress. I don't want to get there and find out my dress is a little too short. Thanks for the advice!
Oct 11, 2012, 4:38 pm
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Dress code for a Vatican visit
I know that my shoulders need to be covered when we visit the Vatican. If I am wearing a dress, can it come to the top of my knees, or does it need to come below my knees. I know that I can wear slacks, but would prefer to wear a dress. I don't want to get there and find out my dress is a little too short. Thanks for the advice!
From the Vatican's "Helpful Hints" page under "Required Clothing" it states:
"Access to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens and Saint Peter's Basilica is permitted only to visitors dressed appropriately (no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, no hats allowed)".
But on the Vatican's Scavi Tour page it says under "Regulations During Visits":"Clothing should be appropriate for a sacred place: long trousers/slacks/jeans for men; dresses that reach below the knees or long trousers/slacks/jeans for women; shoulders must be covered for all".
I've worn a skirt that just came to the top of my knees and never received a reprimand or was denied access.Speaking of the Scavi Tour, I've forgotten the details of your itinerary fishingfrye, are you planning on visiting the site?
Oct 20, 2012, 8:17 pm
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The weird thing is that when my friend and I were at the Vatican we were wearing shorts & a t-shirt we didn't have a problem but then again it was really hot in Rome that week. Still I'd err on the side of caution. I am just posting my experiences there.
Oct 26, 2012, 3:54 pm
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I started a thread about it recently (it's actually just a few threads below this one):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/italy...ites-rome.html
But many other FTers have talked about this tour over the years (which you'd see in a search: just use the word "scavi" and search within this forum).
HIGHLY recommend you taking this tour, really neat experience, highly educational and fascinating.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/italy...ites-rome.html
But many other FTers have talked about this tour over the years (which you'd see in a search: just use the word "scavi" and search within this forum).
HIGHLY recommend you taking this tour, really neat experience, highly educational and fascinating.