Local customsTravel note
Cover shoulders and knees for churches
St Peter's Basilica, Rome, Lazio
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
St Peter's and many Roman churches turn away visitors in shorts, short skirts or bare shoulders. Summer outfits that are fine for the Forum aren't fine inside.
The lesson
Carry a light scarf or wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees on church days.
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