What is the dress code for San Gimignano?

Wear modest attire covering shoulders and knees when visiting the church. If you take a walking tour of the town or the surrounding vineyards, choose comfortable shoes and wear a hat and sunscreen in summer.



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In Italy there is usually no museum dress code. However, the Vatican Museums has a dress code. If you plan to visit the museum and church on the same day, don't forget to dress appropriately and enter the church. You should cover knees and shoulders and wear closed shoes or smart sandals.

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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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What To Not Wear in Italy
  • Socks + Sandals. Socks and sandals are very common in the US to the point it's almost a fashion statement. ...
  • Shorts. Shorts are thought of us as too casual and not classy in the Italian eye. ...
  • Sweatpants. Sweatpants are an obvious one. ...
  • Tank Tops. ...
  • Flip Flops. ...
  • Athleisure. ...
  • Giant Hats.


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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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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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Dress Code Just like pretty much any other major church in Italy, the Duomo of Siena asks you to dress modestly when visiting the church. As a general rule, this means that your knees and shoulders should be covered.

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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.

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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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Many Italians wear fanny packs/ satchels everyday. You can easily store your phone, wallet, passport, and other small items while traveling around. I recommend men to purchase a fanny pack or satchel as it provides more security than simply keeping your wallet in your pocket.

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Some colors that are typically very popular in some countries look very strange to Italians as colors for clothes, such as mustard yellow, petrol blue, bottle green and dull bordeaux red. So, in case of doubt and to remain on the safe side, prefer earthy tones, or black, marine blue, cream and white.

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