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In our case, Methodist.


The first time we went to the Vatican, we had heard about the rules. I tell ya, you'd hate to wait in the summertime heat for hours as we did and then be turned away.

The rules from Wikipedia:


A dress code is enforced for entry into St. Peter's Basilica. The code is based upon what is considered "modest" and "appropriate" dress for visiting a Catholic church, and tourists and visitors are reminded that, although St. Peter's is an architectural and artistic monument, it is first a place of worship and prayer. The dress code forbids:
  • hats for lay men inside the basilica
  • shorts/skirts above the knees
  • sleeveless shirts
  • shirts exposing the navel
  • shirts for women that expose cleavage
  • shirts which contain profanity
  • excessive jewellery
The use of mobile phones is also prohibited, as is smoking.

Interesting rules. I am 1,000% positive I didn't violate any of them and was accosted not once, but twice. One was a 'volunteer' so I easily got away. One stalked me and I had to be rude. :(

There was one last one staring at me, Maximilian; I actually had a drink with him and then a concert!
 
Lynnie - anyone who asks you to a drink/concert is not a real enforcer of the Vatican dress code! :rofl:

:lol:
You're right.....he actually just saved me from the real enforcers! It was a fun afternoon! But, then the Latin psycho babel started and I had to split. :biggrin:
 
Excessive jewelry is fine as long as you leave most of it at the alter.
 
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