poncho1973 Posted June 14, 2018 #26 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Ladies do not need head covering in churches in Rome or Greece. Men need to remove their caps. Ladies do need to cover your head in mosques. I didn't say they did in Rome. However, I can tell you firsthand that some small churches in Greece absolutely required it. They were outside the major cities and in small towns, but they 100% did ask her to wear one. ETA: We didn't go to any mosques in Greece, so it definitely was a church. Turkey and Egypt we did mosques, so yes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted June 14, 2018 #27 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I will never do the Vatican again in warm weather, place was packed wall to wall people no air movement or fans and no shorts allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 14, 2018 #28 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I will never do the Vatican again in warm weather, place was packed wall to wall people no air movement or fans and no shorts allowed It was packed last November too, I won't be going back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patxiartxandape Posted June 14, 2018 #29 Share Posted June 14, 2018 ]the dress code in Rome must be respected,do not forget that you will find a hot climate, it is not convenient to obsess.]nice shirt and pants that are not too short is enough to not have problems in the Vatican. It is important that you cover your shoulders and knees, or at least approach them!It would be a shame to suffer all day for the little time you spend in a church ... and Rome, deserves to enjoy it without any ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted June 14, 2018 #30 Share Posted June 14, 2018 It was packed last November too, I won't be going back soon. I think it’s something you kind of do once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted June 14, 2018 #31 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I think it’s something you kind of do once. Unless of course you visited the Sistine Chapel before the ceiling was "cleaned". Way too many years ago, we visited the Vatican and saw the rather dark ceiling of the Sistine Chapel....it has been cleaned and is now bright and colorful we were told...so we have to come back. Regarding the dress code: Yes, we were young and naive, my wife was stopped by the door before entering St. Peter's Basilica...her shoulders were exposed. All this way and she couldn't get in! Desperate, we had a bath towel inside our backpack. She took it out and placed it over her shoulders...she was allowed to walk in. And yes, all the pictures show she had a white bath towel around her shoulders. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted June 14, 2018 #32 Share Posted June 14, 2018 What about a back pack?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted June 14, 2018 #33 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I find that linen slacks, or a below-knee lightweight dress, are just as comfortable as shorts, and easily fill the requirements. We have observed visitors being turned away for inappropriate attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 14, 2018 #34 Share Posted June 14, 2018 You only need knees and shoulders covered if you're going in a church. Otherwise, wear what you want. "Rome" doesn't have a dress code! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted June 15, 2018 #35 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What about a back pack?? The backpack was small...we walked in with it...no problem. This was over 30 years ago, way before 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted June 15, 2018 #36 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have a skirt that just above the knee by an inch . Would that be acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 15, 2018 #37 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have a skirt that just above the knee by an inch . Would that be acceptable? Depends if they consider it a miniskirt: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwsster Posted June 15, 2018 #38 Share Posted June 15, 2018 When in Rome....... They do turn people away. It is respectful to honor customs in a foreign country. Don't expect or assume that there are waivers because you are a tourist. These are active Churches and have the dress requirements of a Holy place. The Vatican was amazing and worth the respect of the dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmasNana Posted June 15, 2018 #39 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Unless of course you visited the Sistine Chapel before the ceiling was "cleaned". Way too many years ago, we visited the Vatican and saw the rather dark ceiling of the Sistine Chapel....it has been cleaned and is now bright and colorful we were told...so we have to come back. Regarding the dress code: Yes, we were young and naive, my wife was stopped by the door before entering St. Peter's Basilica...her shoulders were exposed. All this way and she couldn't get in! Desperate, we had a bath towel inside our backpack. She took it out and placed it over her shoulders...she was allowed to walk in. And yes, all the pictures show she had a white bath towel around her shoulders. :D Do you know when the ceiling was cleaned? I was there in 2011 and remember it being kind of dark. If it is brighter now, I would go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 15, 2018 #40 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Do you know when the ceiling was cleaned? I was there in 2011 and remember it being kind of dark. If it is brighter now, I would go again. I believe the latest restoration was finished in 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmasNana Posted June 15, 2018 #41 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I believe the latest restoration was finished in 94. I guess I saw it restored then. It still seemed kind of darkish to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 15, 2018 #42 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I guess I saw it restored then. It still seemed kind of darkish to me. We first saw it in 1980, then the next time in 2017. The difference was striking to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted June 15, 2018 #43 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I’m having a problem understanding some of these questions. Rules say long pants but it’s hot, can’t I wear shorts? Rules say knees must be covered but I have a skirt that is above my knees, can I wear it? So, yeah, travel all the way to Rome and take your chances on what might be a once in a lifetime trip and be refused admission to something you really wanted to see because you don’t think rules should apply to you? This is not the MDR. Rules do apply to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinelover59 Posted June 15, 2018 #44 Share Posted June 15, 2018 We were at St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum on June 1st. There were plenty of people wearing long shorts that were almost to the knee but did not cover the knee. We noticed this since both my husband and I wore long pants and were wishing we had worn our long shorts. There were certainly women wearing shawls to cover their bare shoulders. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-y Posted June 16, 2018 #45 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Yes it's hot in the summer in Rome but if you want to have admittance to the beautiful, beautiful churches and chapels then you must adhere to the rules. Take a light-weight, thin shawl. It's easy to cart around (stuff it in your backpack) and you can drape it over your sleeveless top. That way you can stay cool before you arrive. You must cover your knees, so women can wear capris (which are not that much worse than shorts) but men must wear slacks. Again, take them in a backpack or use the zip-away short/pant. Head covering is not required for women but men must remove their ball caps. Sandals are ok. Believe me, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted June 16, 2018 #46 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I remember reading a post a few years back where someone stated "we can't wear shorts? Seriously? What are they gonna do, tell us we can't go in?" LOL. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted June 16, 2018 #47 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I remember reading a post a few years back where someone stated "we can't wear shorts? Seriously? What are they gonna do, tell us we can't go in?" LOL. YES! True enough and I can finally say "when in Rome do as the Romans do" and have it apply 100%:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123funcruiser Posted June 16, 2018 #48 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I didn't say they did in Rome. However, I can tell you firsthand that some small churches in Greece absolutely required it. They were outside the major cities and in small towns, but they 100% did ask her to wear one. ETA: We didn't go to any mosques in Greece, so it definitely was a church. Turkey and Egypt we did mosques, so yes there. Most likely these were not roman-catholic churches, but orthodox / greek orthodox churches. The orthodox churches usually require women to cover their hair, roman-catholic do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliekae Posted June 16, 2018 #49 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Obviously Rome is perhaps stricter; don't know if you would be turned away for wearing shorts, but have found the same rules apply in many of Europe 's great cathedrals and religious sites. It's just a sign of respect and adhered to. In Portugal on an RC tour people were not allowed in the church because of wearing shorts. Be respectful and dress appropriately. This was true in Rome and on our Baltic cruise. You must have knees and shoulders covered or they will not admit you. Many men wore the pants where you can zip on/off the bottoms. Women wore skirts or a sundress with a shawl over the shoulders. It was unusually hot on our Baltic cruise so comfort was a necessity, but we also had to respect the dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted June 16, 2018 #50 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I remember when it used to be elbows that had to be covered.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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