We saw halter tops short shorts etc.
Can you wear sandals into the vatican.
From the beginning of planning our trip to italy i discussed with students the importance of obeying the vatican s dress code we all dressed appropriately for our visit.
Basilicas and museums can be chilly even in summer.
Guys can sometimes get by with longer shorts but trousers or jeans are always a better bet.
Bring a scarf or a pashmina with you.
Not only it ll be useful if worn around bare.
Vatican travel outfit ideas.
The vatican welcomes with open arms even people who can t afford nice clothing.
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I was at vatican city this past monday june 11 with a group of teenagers.
The general idea is to wear a breezy long dress or trousers for knee coverage and pair with a light removable layer such as a denim jacket or cardigan you can wear to cover your shoulders once inside.
He seems to think you cannot wear sandals or open toed shoes into the vatican or churches.
I know that the vatican and italian churches frown upon shorts and sleeveless shirts or blouses but i have.
Rome italy can get incredibly hot during the summer so if you are planning to wear a shorter dress or shorts throwing some pants in your bag will be necessary if you want to be let into any of the vatican buildings.
You could go there in rags and you wouldn t be turned away as long as your rags cover enough skin.
I was shocked to see the inappropriate dress.
It is not explicitly banned but i do not recommend wearing flipflops or casual sandals to the vatican.
If you re wearing a hat or a cap you ll have to remove it once you re inside the building.
And if you are male make sure you wear pants and you should be fine.
Sandals are fine but flip flops are considered too relaxed as footwear to enter the vatican.
As for sandals i think jesus wore them and certainly many monks and nuns do.