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Is there a dress code for the Duomo in Florence?

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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Only persons who are dressed appropriately are permitted to enter the cathedral. The cathedral forbids entry to anybody wearing sandals, sunglasses, or hats, or anyone with their legs or shoulders exposed. Plunging necklines, skirts, and shorts should altogether be avoided.

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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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To enter the cathedral, visitors must be adequately dressed. 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.

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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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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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In Florence, people wear maxi skirts in a more relaxed fashion, pairing them with sneakers and sweaters to keep the outfit looking light and chic. Pants seem to be the one exception to the maxi rule this season, with many Italians opting into the capri pant trend that has been on the rise.

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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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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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Does the dress code apply to the climb as well? As long as you are wearing no shorts and no sleevless tops, you will be ok. Same applies to all religious sites. I see long shorts (to the knee) in the Duomo in Florence and other churches all the time nowadays.

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There's no view like it from any structure in the city. With no elevator, the 463-step climb gives you an up-close look at the Duomo ceiling and the surrounding marble, sandstone, and brick. The trek is worth its weight in gold. It's quite a climb to the top, but you must get the view if you can.

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The Dress Code in the Vatican City Peter's Basilica. Its basic code is for both men and women both need to cover their knees and upper arms. They prohibit wearing shorts or skirts above the knee, sleeveless tops, and low-cut shirts. Men must take their hats off before entering whereas women may continue wearing theirs.

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Is there a dress code inside churches? Generally, you will want to keep yourself covered inside churches; no bare knees or shoulders. The Vatican Museums ire extremely strict about dress code, and there is security checking before entry. There are vendors that sell scarves or shawls to cover shoulders when you enter.

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