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This is a very helpful video. You would be expecting people to respect the sanctity of the area.. I always think of knees and shoulders.i have used a pareo in the past to cover knees or carried a light skirt and long sleeve top.
I've come to understand that many people do not know about the modesty rule. It holds true for any holy site you might visit, probably in many places besides Italy.
Definitely a long-sleeved dress is fine. I am not a Vatican guard, but I often see people wearing shorts and dresses that come to just above the knee. But I can't guarantee it would be ok. I THINK so, but I always err on the side of caution when I visit.
@@2431990kh Yep it's very often the case that people can wear shorts if they are not too short, and nothing will happen. However, sometimes, you might wind up with a very strict guard who will not let you in with bare knees, which is why I say to be on the safe side, go with covered knees. I'm glad you didn't have any issues!
Thanks so much! No, they removed all Covid related restrictions in May 2022. You may find some people wearing masks but that is up to each person. It is not required.
@Romewise. I am a big fan of your video. I believe st. Peter basilica is open on Sunday. Can you confirm? Since vatican city is not opened, will it be less people to line up at st. Peter basilica? Thanks
Thank you so much! Visiting the Vatican entails two major sites, 3 if you also count Saint Peter's Square. The two major parts are Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which is where the Sistine Chapel is. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays except for the last Sunday of the month, when they are open and free. Saint Peter's Basilica is open daily from 7AM to 6:30 pm in winter or 7 pm in summer. There are almost always crowds at both the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica, even on Sundays. I have a video about how to avoid the line at Saint Peter's Basilica: th-cam.com/video/JfBlqsU91Pc/w-d-xo.html
Dearest Elyssa, I have an inquiry, what are your thoughts about wearing a gold watch in Italy? Do you see its citizens and fellow intenditori adorning such appurtenances in the open? Thank you my love. 🤍
Hmmm that's a new one - I assume you are asking because you're worried about it being stolen? Many people I know (Romans and expats alike) who live in Rome regularly wear whatever jewellery they want, including expensive watches. I don't feel Rome is any more dangerous than most big cities. I might not wear fancy jewellery if I was in a sketchy neighborhood and I don't generally wear fancy jewellery all the time but I see no reason not to if that's something you want to do.
This is so helpful, thank you! Silly question, if I have a selfie stick that folds up small and fits inside my little backpack purse, can I still get inside with it put away in my purse? I wouldn’t use it there, but would have it for the rest of my day. Thank you
Thanks so much. You may find this page helpful: www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/organizza-visita/consigli-utili.html Click the link for Cloakroom regulations and you will get this page: www.museivaticani.va/content/dam/museivaticani/pdf/visita_musei/servizi_visitatori/Regolamento_guardaroba_en.pdf I am pretty sure you could bring the selfie stick inside if it's kept folded and inside your bag and you don't use it. But I can't guarantee it.
This can be subjective and up to the guards but if it's semi-opaque it's probably fine. If it were me, I'd err on the side of caution and not take chances as it would not be fun to be turned away.
Hi @Romewise, are we allowed to carry bag with size 18 inch x 11 inch x 6.3 inch into the St Peter's basilica? Are we allowed to bring 360 camera, ie. Gopro or Insta 360 camera into St. Peter's basilica?
I am not 100% sure about the size of your backpack but it does not sound too huge to me. You can take cameras and videocameras but not tripods or selfie sticks into the Vatican. You may find this page helpful: www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/organizza-visita/consigli-utili.html
If the shorts cover your knees, you are perfectly fine. If they come to just above the knee then it will be up to the guard whether they let you in or not. The official dress code is no bare knees or shoulders. If you need to change before entering Saint Peter's Basilica, there are bathrooms on the left hand side of Saint Peter's Square as you face the church. If you need to change for the Vatican Museums, you can actually change in one of the bathrooms inside the museums as the dress code there ONLY applies to the Sistine Chapel and not the rest of the museums.
*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Rome:*
✝ Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica guided tour - gyg.me/wGQlLjcD
✝ Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Tickets - gyg.me/uhynJlpj
✝ Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Evening Tour - gyg.me/lVhza2Bw
🏛 Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum Tour - gyg.me/QmBJXlNh
🛌 FIND ACCOMMODATIONS NEAR THE VATICAN
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I Just hope tomorrow will be good sunny weather as you have in the video !!!🌞🌞🌞
I hope you had good weather for your visit!
Linen pants, 100% cotton shrug or pashmina and comfortable shoes.
Great info. I have been there in summer 2007.
Thanks for watching!
Will need to look into convertible safari pants as I overheat easily so thank you …. good suggestion.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you like the suggestion! They work great!
That is great to know that you can have a regular backpack! Grazie
Glad you found it helpful!
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This is a very helpful video. You would be expecting people to respect the sanctity of the area..
I always think of knees and shoulders.i have used a pareo in the past to cover knees or carried a light skirt and long sleeve top.
I've come to understand that many people do not know about the modesty rule. It holds true for any holy site you might visit, probably in many places besides Italy.
Great info! Been twice
Great.
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Is a long sleeved dress just above the knee but wearing black opague tights acceptable?
Definitely a long-sleeved dress is fine. I am not a Vatican guard, but I often see people wearing shorts and dresses that come to just above the knee.
But I can't guarantee it would be ok. I THINK so, but I always err on the side of caution when I visit.
@@RomewiseThanks so much for your response. Your channel is truly wonderful.
Thanks for your kind comments! I appreciate you! @@Mar-ME-s3h
How about men..does the same goes for them?? I'm talking about there shorts. Do they also need there knees covered?
Yes
Yes the video is meant to address how everyone should dress - men, women, and children!
My husband had shorts on they didn’t care
No bare knees etc I saw people in short shorts
@@2431990kh Yep it's very often the case that people can wear shorts if they are not too short, and nothing will happen. However, sometimes, you might wind up with a very strict guard who will not let you in with bare knees, which is why I say to be on the safe side, go with covered knees. I'm glad you didn't have any issues!
Great video! Thank you! Do you have to wear a mask?
Thanks so much! No, they removed all Covid related restrictions in May 2022. You may find some people wearing masks but that is up to each person. It is not required.
@Romewise. I am a big fan of your video. I believe st. Peter basilica is open on Sunday. Can you confirm? Since vatican city is not opened, will it be less people to line up at st. Peter basilica? Thanks
Thank you so much! Visiting the Vatican entails two major sites, 3 if you also count Saint Peter's Square.
The two major parts are Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which is where the Sistine Chapel is.
The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays except for the last Sunday of the month, when they are open and free.
Saint Peter's Basilica is open daily from 7AM to 6:30 pm in winter or 7 pm in summer. There are almost always crowds at both the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica, even on Sundays.
I have a video about how to avoid the line at Saint Peter's Basilica:
th-cam.com/video/JfBlqsU91Pc/w-d-xo.html
Dearest Elyssa, I have an inquiry, what are your thoughts about wearing a gold watch in Italy? Do you see its citizens and fellow intenditori adorning such appurtenances in the open? Thank you my love. 🤍
Hmmm that's a new one - I assume you are asking because you're worried about it being stolen? Many people I know (Romans and expats alike) who live in Rome regularly wear whatever jewellery they want, including expensive watches. I don't feel Rome is any more dangerous than most big cities. I might not wear fancy jewellery if I was in a sketchy neighborhood and I don't generally wear fancy jewellery all the time but I see no reason not to if that's something you want to do.
This is so helpful, thank you! Silly question, if I have a selfie stick that folds up small and fits inside my little backpack purse, can I still get inside with it put away in my purse? I wouldn’t use it there, but would have it for the rest of my day. Thank you
Thanks so much.
You may find this page helpful: www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/organizza-visita/consigli-utili.html
Click the link for Cloakroom regulations and you will get this page:
www.museivaticani.va/content/dam/museivaticani/pdf/visita_musei/servizi_visitatori/Regolamento_guardaroba_en.pdf
I am pretty sure you could bring the selfie stick inside if it's kept folded and inside your bag and you don't use it. But I can't guarantee it.
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I am indian. Your video is very knowledgeable. From which country you belong.
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Thank you. I'm glad you find my videos helpful. I am from the USA but I married a Roman and have lived in Rome since 2001.
Can the shoulder covering be sheer (semi-opaque) material?
This can be subjective and up to the guards but if it's semi-opaque it's probably fine. If it were me, I'd err on the side of caution and not take chances as it would not be fun to be turned away.
Hi @Romewise, are we allowed to carry bag with size 18 inch x 11 inch x 6.3 inch into the St Peter's basilica? Are we allowed to bring 360 camera, ie. Gopro or Insta 360 camera into St. Peter's basilica?
I am not 100% sure about the size of your backpack but it does not sound too huge to me. You can take cameras and videocameras but not tripods or selfie sticks into the Vatican.
You may find this page helpful:
www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/organizza-visita/consigli-utili.html
@@Romewise Thank you.
So my shorts just covers my knees, do you think it's ok? + Am I able to change to jeans/long pants if it's not ok somewhere? (I'm a man)
If the shorts cover your knees, you are perfectly fine. If they come to just above the knee then it will be up to the guard whether they let you in or not. The official dress code is no bare knees or shoulders.
If you need to change before entering Saint Peter's Basilica, there are bathrooms on the left hand side of Saint Peter's Square as you face the church.
If you need to change for the Vatican Museums, you can actually change in one of the bathrooms inside the museums as the dress code there ONLY applies to the Sistine Chapel and not the rest of the museums.
Heaven forbid people police their dress and be respectful versus being policed or not because of understaffing.
I hear ya!