Can you wear shorts to see the Last Supper?

A DRESS CODE is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.



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Santa Maria delle Grazie is a church and a convent. Men and women visiting the church, even if it's just to see the Last Supper, are required to cover their knees and shoulders. You will only be given 15 minutes to see the painting.

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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. Unless you're going to a very fancy restaurant, dark jeans or other slacks are acceptable.

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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.

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The formal standard demands patrons to wear their best, with women in ravishing dresses and men in suits. Formal wear can even go a step above and befall black tie invitations, which call for men to wear tuxedos, and women to wear cocktail or long dresses, or modish, dressy evening separates.

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Sistine Chapel The Chapel is the only place in the Vatican that photography and filming are completely banned. Undoubtedly one of the world's most famous buildings, the Sistine Chapel is a testament to the immense skill of history's greatest artists within the Renaissance era.

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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.

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The dress code for the Vatican Museums is strict but easy to respect. Low-cut or sleeveless dresses, miniskirts, shorts and hats are not allowed. To cover knees and shoulders you can buy plastic cloaks to wrap around. Inside it is preferable to wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.

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– The best shoes for Italy are the ones you can comfortably walk in. Sneakers are fine also in Italy, but again, maybe not in a fancy restaurant. So consider taking also some nice pair of shoes with you.

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When deciding how to dress in Rome for an evening out, go for airy clothes, like dresses and skirts and loose shirts paired with sandals or espadrilles. Maxi dresses are always great – it's just too hot to have anything close to your skin.

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