Can you enter the Duomo with shorts?

All visitors to the cathedral are required to remove their sandals, sunglasses, and hats before entering. Avoid wearing low-cut tops, short skirts, and short shorts. A. Wearing tunics, comfortable jeans, or traditional clothing would be the best way to go when deciding on your attire for visiting the Duomo.



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Dress code: as mentioned earlier, this is still an active consecrated Cathedral and there is a strictly enforced dress code: chest and shoulders must be covered and pants or dresses must reach below the knees. Please follow the dress code, otherwise you may be denied access.

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In Italy, it matters what we wear, there is a dress code for visiting the church. It is forbidden to enter the church (chiesa) wearing shorts or skirts, sleeveless tops, tank tops,spaghetti straps, and uncovered shirts on your knees. Some churches have a dress code sign on the door, while others do not.

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Visitors with bare legs and shoulders or wearing sandals, hats and sunglasses are not allowed inside the cathedral. Bulky backpacks and bags are not allowed.

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We also inform you that it is not possible to enter the Cathedral with helmets, glass objects and luggage, as well as any other items deemed dangerous by the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo. Large, bulky bags are not recommended inside the Cathedral.

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The climb to the top of Brunelleschi's dome is 463 steps, and generally takes 45 minutes to an hour in total (climbing up, viewing from the top, and climbing down). The steps were originally designed for construction workers, and there is no elevator.

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Access to the cathedral is only possible in appropriate clothing. This means covered knees and no bare shoulders, sandals, headgear or sunglasses.

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A. Yes, photography is permitted inside the Duomo Florence. All photographs must be taken without the use of a flash.

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No outside food or drink is permitted within the Milan Cathedral.

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We just returned from two weeks in Italy including visits to churches in Venice, Florence and Rome. Many women wore sandals. As long as your knees and shoulders are covered, you should be good to go.

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You may want to bring some lightweight clothing like a dress, or a nice shirt with shorts. Keep in mind some places you visit in Florence (like the Florence Duomo) have a dress code. Typically, the dress code is to make sure you have your knees and shoulders covered.

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There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals.

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