Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Cultural sensitivitiesDressPlace-specific guidance · 梵蒂冈

The Vatican and churches: cover shoulders and knees and keep quiet

Do

  • Wear a sleeved top and something below the knee, and carry a scarf just in case
  • Take off your hat and keep quiet indoors

Don’t

  • Entering St Peter's Basilica in a sleeveless top, shorts or a miniskirt

You will be turned away at the entrance.

Not yet verifiedSource: Vatican dress code (travel guide)